A two-part hybrid session for teaching cardiac and venous function curves

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Physiology Education

Background:

• Cardiac and venous function curves present significant conceptual challenges for medical students.
• Traditional teaching methods often lack practical application, hindering student comprehension.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop and evaluate a hybrid teaching session to improve understanding of cardiac and venous function curves.
• To enhance the integration of physiological concepts with clinical findings for first-year medical students.

Main Methods:

• Implemented a two-part hybrid session: conceptual review followed by guided clinical case discussions.
• Utilized instructor-led questioning, visual aids, and small-group analysis of clinical scenarios.
• Sequenced clinical cases from simple to complex to scaffold learning.

Main Results:

• The hybrid session promoted active participation and frequent checks for understanding.
• Students demonstrated clearer links between physiological concepts and clinical presentations.
• The approach was easily deliverable, resource-light, and highly engaging.

Conclusions:

• A hybrid teaching format effectively addresses challenges in learning cardiac and venous function curves.
• This method enhances student engagement and facilitates the application of physiological knowledge in clinical contexts.
• The described session format offers an adaptable model for physiology education.