Antiviral Pharmacology: A Standardized Patient Case for Preclinical Medical Students.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Pharmacology is an important learning topic in preclinical medical education. Simulated patient encounters allow students to apply basic science knowledge in a clinical setting and have been useful in previous studies of pharmacology education. We developed a standardized patient (SP) encounter to reinforce antiviral pharmacology content for first-year medical students.

Methods

Students were instructed to recommend a medication for shingles during an SP encounter and to answer questions from the SP on mechanism of action and adverse effects. Students then attended a large-group debrief session. Following the activity, students evaluated the exercise through a voluntary survey. For knowledge assessment, students were randomized into two groups to complete three m

SUBMITTER: Jones MK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9038986 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature