The Immunology Game: A Board Game to Enhance Medical Immunology Education.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Immunology is challenging for medical students due to its complexity and dense content. Traditional learning methods, like lectures and textbooks, form the foundation of medical education but may not always sustain student engagement. Gamification, which incorporates game design elements into educational contexts, has shown promise as a supplemental tool to increase motivation and comprehension. This activity uses a proof-of-concept board game, The Immunology Game, to evaluate whether it could support and enhance students' understanding and enjoyment of immunology alongside traditional educational methods.

Method

Participants were 41 first- and second-year medical students from Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine, divided into two cohorts based on their lack

SUBMITTER: Mckee C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12549956 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature