Does peer teaching improve academic results and competencies during medical school? A mixed methods study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study investigates the impact of Peer-Assisted Learning (PAL) in clinical skills on peer teachers' academic scores and competencies; however, controversy remains on this topic, and concrete evidence on its impact lacking.

Methods

We performed a mixed methods study combining a retrospective cohort study with a modified Delphi survey. Peer teachers and Skills Lab faculty members participated in this study. A validated questionnaire, the CanMEDS Competency Based Inventory (CCBI), and group interviews were used to assess the outcomes of PAL. Our results were also triangulated with literature data.

Results

In 3 consecutive cohorts of medical students (n = 311), 78 participated in PAL. Peer teachers obtained higher scores from the start of the study, at diff

SUBMITTER: Avonts M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9167556 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature