John Smucny1, John W Epling. 1. Department of Family Medicine, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syrascuse, NY 13210, USA. smucnyj@upstate.edu
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Web-based curricula can decrease classroom time and provide self-paced, active learning experiences for medical students. INTERVENTION: In our family medicine clerkship, we implemented a Web-based module on applying diagnostic reasoning to determine the likelihood that a patient has Group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal pharyngitis based on the history, physical examination, and diagnostic tests. RESULTS: Students rated the module more favorably than other classroom sessions and homework assignments. Most students accurately calculated pretest and posttest probabilities in a write-up of an actual patient with a sore throat. CONCLUSIONS: This Web-based module was well received and effective.
BACKGROUND: Web-based curricula can decrease classroom time and provide self-paced, active learning experiences for medical students. INTERVENTION: In our family medicine clerkship, we implemented a Web-based module on applying diagnostic reasoning to determine the likelihood that a patient has Group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal pharyngitis based on the history, physical examination, and diagnostic tests. RESULTS: Students rated the module more favorably than other classroom sessions and homework assignments. Most students accurately calculated pretest and posttest probabilities in a write-up of an actual patient with a sore throat. CONCLUSIONS: This Web-based module was well received and effective.
Authors: Natasa M Milic; Goran Z Trajkovic; Zoran M Bukumiric; Andja Cirkovic; Ivan M Nikolic; Jelena S Milin; Nikola V Milic; Marko D Savic; Aleksandar M Corac; Jelena M Marinkovic; Dejana M Stanisavljevic Journal: PLoS One Date: 2016-02-09 Impact factor: 3.240