An effectiveness evaluation of a community-based course for medical students: a randomized controlled trial in the teaching of epidemiology.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Epidemiology is considered to be the fundamental science of public health and plays an important role in clinical competence and professional development. The objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a short-term course for the teaching of epidemiology, which was designed as a community-based class for medical students.

Method

This course was designed according to Kern's six-step approach to curriculum development. A total of 75 undergraduates were recruited. Forty-one students were assigned to an experimental group engaged in theoretical teaching and practical courses, while 34 students were assigned to the control group only taking theoretical courses. All participants were asked to complete a pre- and post-course survey and to take a test aft

SUBMITTER: Zhang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10604501 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature