Using problem-based learning in neurosciences education for medical students.
BACKGROUND
A Curriculum Task Force proposed problem-based learning as one important educational strategy and recommended changes to a traditional medical curriculum.


METHODS
This paper describes how a problem-based learning course in neurosciences was developed and has evolved since its inception in the Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine. The curriculum planning and design phases are outlined, followed by a description of how the course has been implemented and evaluated.


RESULTS
Program evaluation results are presented, describing student performance on examinations and their feedback about the course.


CONCLUSIONS
The authors summarize lessons learned and identify future issues to continue the ongoing development of the course.
Purdy
R A
RA
Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada.
Benstead
T J
TJ
Holmes
D B
DB
Kaufman
D M
DM
D003479:Curriculum; D004501:Education, Medical / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009488:Neurosciences / Q000193:education*; D018794:Problem-Based Learning / Q000379:methods*; D015397:Program Evaluation / Q000379:methods / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*