Integration of an Audiovisual Learning Resource in a Podiatric Medical Infectious Disease Course: Multiple Cohort...

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Podiatric Medicine
• Educational Technology

Background:

• Effective learning retention is vital for preclinical podiatric medical students.
• Audiovisual mnemonics enhance memory and higher-order thinking.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess the impact of web-based multimedia learning resources on student engagement and learning retention.
• To evaluate the effectiveness of integrating Picmonic's audiovisual resources in podiatric medical education.

Main Methods:

• A quasi-experimental study involving 158 second-year podiatric medical students.
• Comparison between a treatment group using Picmonic and a control group using traditional methods.
• Analysis of exam scores, final grades, user interactions, and survey responses.

Main Results:

• The treatment group showed significantly higher exam scores (P<.001) and final grades (P<.001).
• Picmonic access was positively associated with achieving high final grades (OR=2.72).
• Increased student engagement, comprehension, and satisfaction were reported with multimedia resources.

Conclusions:

• Animation-supported web-based instruction positively impacts preclinical medical education.
• Multimedia learning resources like Picmonic enhance student outcomes and engagement.
• Audiovisual instruction offers a valuable method for improving medical education.