Utilization of high-fidelity simulation to address challenges with the basic science immunology education of preclinical medical students.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Immune function and dysfunction are highly complex basic science concepts introduced in the preclinical medical school curriculum. A challenge for early learners is connecting the intricate details and concepts in immunology with clinical manifestations. This impedes relevance and applicability. The impetus in medical education reform is promoting consolidation of basic science and clinical medicine during the first two years of medical school. Simulation is an innovation now widely employed in medical schools to enhance clinical learning. Its use in basic science curriculums is largely deficient. The authors piloted simulation as a novel curricular approach to enhance fundamental immunology knowledge and clinical integration.

Methods

The authors introduced a Prim

SUBMITTER: Cavuoto Petrizzo M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6744639 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature