A Case of Pancreatic Cancer: Abdominal Anatomy Team-Based Learning Module for Medical Students.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Team-based learning (TBL) is an instructional method utilized by the University of Alabama School of Medicine to facilitate collaboration and integration of concepts introduced in undergraduate medical training. This TBL was created for the Gastrointestinal module and facilitates understanding of anatomy of the retroperitoneal space, posterior abdominal wall, and neurovasculature of the abdomen. This module integrates topics from abdominal anatomy, radiology, and clinical decision-making for medical students.

Methods

Prior to the TBL, students were provided with a set of learning objectives and three instructional video podcasts. During the in-class portion of the activity, learners completed the readiness assurance phase, which consisted of individual and team

SUBMITTER: Bass RZ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6342382 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature