Students' perspective on new teaching concepts for medical studies: case- and competency-based learning in radiology.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aimed to evaluate medical students' perception of a new radiology teaching format for abdominal diagnostics. The format transitioned traditional lectures and seminars to a case- and competency-based course that incorporates technology-enhanced individual case-work, small group discussions, and concise lectures.

Materials and methods

235 students (23.5 ± 2.6 years, 72.3% female, 93.3% response rate, November 2023-June 2024) completed a questionnaire before (12 items) and after (20 items) the course, assessing perceived importance of course content, competency gains in abdominal imaging, enjoyment of learning, interest in a radiology career, and pedagogical perception of the teaching concept. Responses were recorded on a 1-10 scale (no agreement to strong

SUBMITTER: Masthoff M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11803062 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature