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A Practical Tutorial for Creating and Sharing Student-Led Educational Podcasts in Medical Education: The PodBases
Orlando Carlos Conceição-Neto1, Frederico Medeiros Rosas da Silva1, Erika Verissimo Villela1
1School of Medicine, Universidade Estácio de Sá - UNESA, Instituto de Educação Médica - IDOMED, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.
The Clinical Teacher
|August 10, 2026
Summary
PodBases, a peer-led educational podcast, effectively supports first-year medical students in challenging biochemistry and molecular genetics courses. This digital resource enhances comprehension and develops pedagogical skills for tutors.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics
- Digital Learning Tools
Background:
- Medical biochemistry and molecular genetics are demanding subjects for first-year medical students.
- Students often require repeated exposure to complex pathways and molecular processes.
- PodBases was developed to provide supplementary educational support through a peer-led podcast.
Purpose of the Study:
- To create a peer-led educational podcast (PodBases) for first-year medical students.
- To reinforce key concepts in medical biochemistry and molecular genetics.
- To complement traditional teaching methods with clinically oriented audio episodes.
Main Methods:
- Student tutors collaborated with faculty to create podcast scripts aligned with course content.
- Scripts were reviewed for accuracy, and recordings were made using smartphones.
- Episodes were edited with free software and published on a podcast-hosting service.
Main Results:
- 30 episodes were published, achieving 13,050 streams in 16 countries.
- Student feedback indicated the podcast's utility during commutes and study sessions.
- Mentors reported enhanced skills in communication, content simplification, and teamwork.
Conclusions:
- Student-generated podcasts can effectively supplement traditional medical education.
- PodBases enhances comprehension, supports learner autonomy, and develops tutors' pedagogical skills.
- Peer-led digital resources promote engagement and professional growth in foundational medical training.