A Novel Approach to Medical Student Peer-assisted Learning Through Case-based Simulations.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Peer-assisted learning (PAL) is the development of new knowledge and skills through active learning support from peers. Benefits of PAL include introduction of teaching skills for students, creation of a safe learning environment, and efficient use of faculty time. We present a novel approach to PAL in an emergency medicine (EM) clerkship curriculum using an inexpensive, tablet-based app for students to cooperatively present and perform low-fidelity, case-based simulations that promotes accountability for student learning, fosters teaching skills, and economizes faculty presence.

Methods

We developed five clinical cases in the style of EM oral boards. Fourth-year medical students were each assigned a unique case one week in advance. Students also received an ins

SUBMITTER: Jauregui J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5785193 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature