Online Courses Provide Robust Learning Gains and Improve Learner Confidence in the Foundational Biomedical Sciences.

ABSTRACT: The early stages of medical school involve education in a number of foundational biomedical sciences including genetics, immunology, and physiology. However, students entering medical school may have widely varying levels of background in these areas due to differences in the availability and quality of prior education on these topics. Even students who have recently taken formal courses in these subjects may not feel confident in their level of preparation, leading to anxiety for early-stage medical students. These differences can make it difficult for instructors to create meaningful learning experiences that are appropriate for all students. Additionally, actual or perceived differences in preparation may lead fewer students from diverse backgrounds to apply to medical school. Therefore

SUBMITTER: Pike A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9628398 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature