Evaluation of the "Learning in a Laboratory" Program at the Kyushu University School of Medicine.
- VernacularTitle:九州大学医学部における基礎配置の評価
- Author:
Hiromichi YAMAMOTO
;
Toshitaka MATSUYAMA
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Learning in a Laboratory;
basic medical sciences;
motivation
- From:Medical Education
1995;26(4):239-245
- CountryJapan
- Language:Japanese
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Abstract:
We evaluated the “Learning in a Laboratory” program, which was introduced into the curriculum at the Kyushu University School of Medicine in order to motivate students in the area of basic medical sciences. Students were assigned to a laboratory and conducted scientific research on particular subjects. We found that the program improved the image held by students of the basic sciences and scientists. However, contrary to teachers' expectations, the program exerted little influence on student choice of specialty after graduation. More appropriate objectives of the program may be development of a faculty of medicine with enhanced ties to the basic sciences and an open attitude toward continuous learning. Evaluatoin of the curriculum and feedback to teachers was necessary to improve the program.
