Abstract
Objective
In problem-based learning curricula, cases are usually clustered into identified themes or organ systems. While this method of aggregating cases presents clear advantages in terms of resource alignment and student focus, an alternative “hidden cluster” approach provides rich opportunities for content integration.
Method
The author describes such a model, with report on the extent of integration of behavioral science content across all cases.
Results
First-, second- and third-year students were shown to have no significant difference in the percentage of behavioral science learning issues they generated.
Conclusion
Due to the growing need to integrate behavioral science concepts into all areas of medical education, a better understanding of programs’ successes in this area seems warranted
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Mack, K. Innovations in the Teaching of Behavioral Sciences in the Preclinical Curriculum. Acad Psychiatry 29, 471–473 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.ap.29.5.471
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.ap.29.5.471