Academic competition-based learning cultivates scientific literacy to promote professional competitiveness in medical undergraduates.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Contemporary healthcare requires medical professionals with advanced scientific literacy. Current undergraduate medical curricula may not consistently develop this critical skillset. This study evaluates the effectiveness and challenges of an academic competition-based learning (ACBL) for enhancing scientific literacy in medical undergraduates.

Methods

The International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) Competition based program was developed using a two-round modified Delphi study. 30 students participated in an iGEM-based academic competition during 18 months. Scientific literacy domains were assessed through validated questionnaires during a five-year follow-up period.

Results

iGEM participants demonstrated significantly greater improvement in litera

SUBMITTER: Ruan Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12267259 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature