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[Simulation exercises, a problem oriented method of learning public health in medical education]
1Department of Hygiene and Public Health Teikyo University School of Medicine.
Summary
Simulation Exercises (SE) offer a problem-oriented approach to public health education for medical students. This method enhances practical learning and positively impacts students' perception of public health subjects.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Public Health Training
Context:
- Traditional medical education often lacks practical public health application.
- American business schools utilize case methods for problem-based learning.
Purpose:
- To introduce Simulation Exercises (SE), a problem-oriented public health education method for medical students.
- To adapt the case method for teaching public health concepts and skills.
Summary:
- SE involves medical students in simulated cases (SC), requiring them to act as public health professionals.
- Learning occurs through group discussion, role-play, literature review, and field surveys, guided by tutors.
- Diverse SC topics cover mental, dental, industrial, maternal/child, elderly, terminal, and international health.
Impact:
- Over 80% of students reported a positive shift in their view of public health as a study subject.
- Tutors observed positive attitudes and creative ideas from students engaged in SE.
- SE proved effective for practical public health learning among medical students.