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Basic sciences in problem-based learning and conventional curricula: students' attitudes

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  • 1Division of Medical Education, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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|May 1, 1997
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Problem-based learning (PBL) medical students showed more positive attitudes toward basic sciences compared to those in conventional lecture-based curricula. This suggests PBL

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Curriculum Development

Background:

  • Medical school curricula significantly influence student attitudes toward foundational scientific disciplines.
  • Traditional lecture-based approaches may not foster the same level of engagement with basic sciences as alternative methods.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the attitudes toward basic sciences between students in preclinical problem-based learning (PBL) and conventional lecture-based curricula.
  • To assess the impact of curriculum structure on second-year medical students' perception of basic sciences.

Main Methods:

  • A comparative study design was employed.
  • Attitudes toward basic sciences were assessed in second-year medical students enrolled in two distinct preclinical curricula: PBL and conventional lecture-based.

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Main Results:

  • Students in the problem-based learning (PBL) curriculum demonstrated significantly more positive attitudes toward basic sciences.
  • A notable difference in attitude was observed between the two groups by the end of their second year.

Conclusions:

  • Problem-based learning (PBL) may foster more favorable attitudes toward basic sciences in medical students.
  • The integration of basic sciences within clinical contexts and exposure to scientist role models in PBL environments may enhance student engagement.