Peer-Assisted Learning (PAL): Perceptions and Wellness of First-Year Medical Students.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Medical education is oftentimes stressful and has been documented to compromise student well-being, hinder performance, and contribute to burnout. Many medical schools aim to foster students' sense of well-being. This can be accomplished by peer-assisted learning (PAL), which has the potential to improve student wellness and performance in medical school.

Methods

The PAL program at Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine provides first-year medical students with educational sessions related to their curriculum, led by second-year medical students. The goal of this study was to determine the efficacy of PAL in promoting wellness and enhancing knowledge. Pre- and post-program surveys were distributed to students prior to and

SUBMITTER: Williams CA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8651824 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature