SIMBA: Online Simulation for Teaching Medical Cases to Preclinical Students-A Pilot Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Medical education employs diverse teaching strategies, including blending lecture-based learning, small-group teaching (SGT) and, increasingly, simulation-based learning. Nonetheless, limitations in clinical application and participation persist. Simulation via Instant Messaging for Bedside Application (SIMBA) complements these methods by simulating real-world clinical scenarios. This pilot study compares SIMBA's effectiveness with SGT in endocrine topics for medical and pharmacy students.

Methods

The SIMBA for students model was developed using Kern's six-step framework. SIMBA sessions, facilitated by trained moderators and senior experts, simulated outpatient consultations via WhatsApp. The study included SIMBA and SGT sessions from October 2020 to March 2022. T

SUBMITTER: Swaminathan A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11913597 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature