title: [Postgraduate training for specialists in psychiatry and psychotherapy. Problem-based learning - evaluation of a pilot project].
abstract: Problem-based learning (PBL) emphasizes the student's individual needs, their ability to solve complex clinical problems, and a professional attitude that facilitates communication among colleagues. Thus, PBL appears to provide a perfectly suitable didactic format for postgraduate training of medical specialties. To date, it is only rarely used in this area though. In a pilot project, we implemented PBL into the curriculum of postgraduate training in psychiatry and psychotherapy, and evaluated the program over a period of 12 months, using structured questionnaires. A total of 41 PBL courses were held, with 447 residents participating. Participants as well as tutors assessed 19 of 21 aspects as good or very good (5-point Likert scale, mean value >4). Overall, PBL was rated as highly suitable for advanced training (participants: 4.5±0.8; tutors: 5.0±0.2). The results of this pilot project suggest that PBL might be a useful element of multifaceted advanced training programs, strengthening their practical component and the applicability of knowledge in the daily clinical routine.
authors.affiliation: Psychiatrische Poliklinik, Universitätsspital Zürich, Culmannstrasse 8, 8091, Zürich, Schweiz. michael.rufer@usz.ch
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Rufer
authors.forename: U
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Schnyder
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Schirlo
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Wengle
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Gerke
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D003479:Curriculum; D004503:Education, Medical, Graduate; D005104:Expert Testimony; D006801:Humans; D033183:Interdisciplinary Communication; D007396:Internship and Residency; D008297:Male; D010865:Pilot Projects; D018794:Problem-Based Learning; D011570:Psychiatry / Q000193:education*; D011613:Psychotherapy / Q000193:education*; D013557:Switzerland; D013663:Teaching
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