title: Special-study modules in a problem-based learning medical curriculum: an innovative laboratory research practice supporting introduction to research methodology in the undergraduate curriculum.
abstract: We describe the organization of wet-lab special-study modules (SSMs) in the Central Research Laboratory of Dokuz Eylül Medical School, Izmir, Turkey with the aim of discussing the scientific, laboratory, and pedagogical aspects of this educational activity. A general introduction to the planning and functioning of these SSMs is given, along with specific examples. The wet-lab SSMs incorporate several innovative pedagogies: problem-based learning, research-based learning, practical laboratory education, team-based learning, and project-based learning. Oral and written evaluations show that the students find this activity rewarding. The wet-lab SSM model applied in the Research-Lab of Dokuz Eylül School of Medicine represents a format which is effective in training the students in research methodology, practical laboratory work, and independent learning.
authors: Department of Medical Biochemistry, Dokuz Eylül University, Izmir, Turkey. gul.guner@deu.edu.tr
authors: Gül Akdogan
authors: GA
authors: Guner
authors: Zahide
authors: Z
authors: Cavdar
authors: Nilgün
authors: N
authors: Yener
authors: Tuncay
authors: T
authors: Kume
authors: Mehtap Yuksel
authors: MY
authors: Egrilmez
authors: Halil
authors: H
authors: Resmi
mesh_terms: D002918:Chymotrypsin / Q000378:metabolism; D002919:Chymotrypsinogen / Q000378:metabolism; D003479:Curriculum / Q000592:standards*; D004504:Education, Medical, Undergraduate / Q000592:standards*; D004521:Educational Measurement; D004591:Electrophoresis, Polyacrylamide Gel; D004910:Erythrocyte Membrane / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D008565:Membrane Proteins / Q000032:analysis; D018794:Problem-Based Learning / Q000379:methods*; D012106:Research / Q000193:education* / Q000295:instrumentation; D012107:Research Design; D014421:Turkey
chemical_list: D008565:Membrane Proteins; D002919:Chymotrypsinogen; D002918:Chymotrypsin