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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Active Learning Strategies

Background:

  • Active learning and peer instruction are recognized methods for enhancing educational outcomes.
  • Traditional medical education often relies on passive learning models.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a 25-week, question-based active learning program for first-year medical students (MS1).
  • To assess the impact of peer-led instruction on academic performance in medical coursework.

Main Methods:

  • A 25-week program involving weekly question and answer sets developed by senior students.
  • Second-year peer educators facilitated collaborative problem-solving sessions for MS1 students.
  • Statistical analysis controlled for MCAT 2015 scores to assess the correlation between attendance and academic performance.

Main Results:

  • Student attendance in the program significantly correlated with improved academic performance in basic science coursework (beta = 0.196, p < .001).
  • Attendance also showed a significant positive correlation with performance in an organ systems module (beta = 0.104, p = .033).
  • The program achieved an 83% sustained participation rate among students.

Conclusions:

  • Peer-led, active learning environments positively impact medical student academic outcomes.
  • The developed question-based program is an effective strategy for enhancing learning in medical education.
  • Sustained student engagement is achievable and contributes to measurable academic success.