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M L Nieto Morales1, C C Linares Bello1, L Pérez-Méndez2
1Servicio de Radiodiagnóstico, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario Nuestra Señora de Candelaria, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain; Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Respiratorias (CIBER), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain.
Radiologia
|February 14, 2026
Summary
The flipped classroom method enhances radiology education in medical programs by promoting active learning. While students find it useful for understanding concepts, its broader application is limited by the extra effort required.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Pedagogical Methods
Background:
- Traditional teaching methods in medical degrees have limitations.
- The flipped classroom model offers an alternative pedagogical approach.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the flipped classroom methodology in radiology teaching.
- To evaluate its effectiveness and student perception in medical degree programs.
Main Methods:
- Narrative review of existing literature.
- Analysis of personal teaching experience in Diagnostic Imaging and Physical Medicine.
Main Results:
- Students perceive the flipped classroom as beneficial for conceptual understanding in radiology.
- Students expressed reluctance to apply the method to other subjects due to increased workload.
- The method requires significant student autonomy and instructor commitment.
Conclusions:
- The flipped classroom can be effective for radiology teaching when integrated with traditional methods.
- Successful implementation requires careful curriculum design and instructor preparation.
- Student engagement and perception are key factors for its adoption.
Keywords:
Educación médicaEducational technologyEnseñanza/métodosEstudiantes de medicinaMedical educationMedical studentsRadiology/educationRadiología/educaciónTeaching/methodsTecnología educacionalMore Related Videos
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