Effects of Conventional and Problem-Based Medical Curricula on Problem Solving.

Patel, Vimla L.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ430128

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1991

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Effects of Conventional and Problem-Based Medical Curricula on Problem Solving.

Patel, Vimla L.; And Others

Academic Medicine, v66 n7 p380-89 Jul 1991

A study investigated reasoning processes of medical students in schools with different curricular formats, a conventional curriculum with basic science taught before clinical training and a problem-based curriculum with basic science taught in the context of clinical problems. Strengths and weaknesses of each curriculum type emerged. (Author/MSE)

Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Curriculum Design, Higher Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Logical Thinking, Medical Education, Medical Students, Problem Based Learning, Problem Solving, Professional Education, Science Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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