title: Problem-based learning in laboratory medicine resident education: a satisfaction survey.
abstract: Theoretical knowledge in biology and medicine plays a substantial role in laboratory medicine resident education. In this study, we assessed the contribution of problem-based learning (PBL) to improve the training of laboratory medicine residents during their internship in the department of virology, Strasbourg University Hospital, France. We compared the residents' satisfaction regarding an educational program based on PBL and a program based on lectures and presentations. PBL induced a high level of satisfaction (100%) among residents compared to lectures and presentations (53%). The main advantages of this technique were to create a situational interest regarding virological problems, to boost the residents' motivation and to help them identify the most relevant learning objectives in virology. However, it appears pertinent to educate the residents in appropriate bibliographic research techniques prior to PBL use and to monitor their learning by regular formative assessment sessions.
authors.affiliation: Laboratoire de virologie, Hôpitaux universitaires de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France.
authors.forename: Quentin
authors.initials: Q
authors.lastname: Lepiller
authors.affiliation: Laboratoire de virologie, Hôpitaux universitaires de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France.
authors.forename: Morgane
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Solis
authors.affiliation: Laboratoire de virologie, Hôpitaux universitaires de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France.
authors.forename: Aurélie
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Velay
authors.affiliation: Laboratoire de virologie, Hôpitaux universitaires de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France.
authors.forename: Pierre
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Gantner
authors.affiliation: Laboratoire de virologie, Hôpitaux universitaires de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France.
authors.forename: Charlotte
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Sueur
authors.affiliation: Laboratoire de virologie, Hôpitaux universitaires de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France.
authors.forename: Françoise
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Stoll-Keller
authors.affiliation: Laboratoire de virologie, Hôpitaux universitaires de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France.
authors.forename: Heidi
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Barth
authors.affiliation: Laboratoire de virologie, Hôpitaux universitaires de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France.
authors.forename: Samira
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Fafi-Kremer
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D005602:France; D006801:Humans; D007396:Internship and Residency / Q000379:methods / Q000458:organization & administration; D013677:Medical Laboratory Science / Q000193:education* / Q000458:organization & administration; D010549:Personal Satisfaction; D064172:Pharmacy Residencies / Q000379:methods / Q000458:organization & administration; D018794:Problem-Based Learning / Q000379:methods* / Q000458:organization & administration; D013337:Students, Medical / Q000523:psychology; D013339:Students, Pharmacy / Q000523:psychology; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014773:Virology / Q000193:education*
keywords: medical biology training; problem-based learning; satisfaction survey