Journal article
Evaluating dental students' perspectives on the concurrent teaching of didactic and case-based courses
Journal of dental education, Vol.86(12), pp.1643-1652
12/01/2022
DOI: 10.1002/jdd.13081
PMID: 35994207
Abstract
Purpose To evaluate student perception of integrating biomedical and clinical sciences based on survey of dental students on the concurrent teaching of a didactic systems-based course and a case-based course. Methods First-year to fourth-year students (DS1-DS4) students were surveyed for their experiences in concurrent teaching. Student response rate for the survey was 55% (229/420). Pearson's Chi-squared tests and Kruskal-Wallis rank sum tests were used to assess statistical significance (p < 0.05). Results Of the students surveyed, 83% strongly agreed or agreed that concurrent teaching of the didactic and case-based courses helped them better understand the biomedical science background and the clinical ramifications (p < 0.001). On average, 75% percent strongly agreed or agreed that concurrent teaching kept them engaged, motivated, think critically, apply the course content and prepare for clinical practice (p < 0.001). Of the students surveyed, 69% support expanding concurrent teaching to all four years (p < 0.001). Mean responses from DS1 and DS4 students differed for questions relating to understanding of biomedical sciences, critical thinking and application to clinic (p < 0.01). Qualitative data showed that students enjoyed the reinforcement of concepts and application to clinical scenarios. Conclusions Concurrent teaching of didactic and case-based learning courses, thus showing clinical relevance of biomedical sciences in the first year of dental curriculum, is perceived by students as an effective method of educating dental students. Such integrative learning process with horizontal and vertical integration and concurrent curriculum is even more relevant with the implementation of the integrated national board dental examination.
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- Title: Subtitle
- Evaluating dental students' perspectives on the concurrent teaching of didactic and case-based courses
- Creators
- Neha Parikh - The University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonDane Risinger - The University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonJulian N. Holland - The University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonDonald A. Molony - The University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonDharini van der Hoeven - The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Journal of dental education, Vol.86(12), pp.1643-1652
- DOI
- 10.1002/jdd.13081
- PMID
- 35994207
- ISSN
- 0022-0337
- eISSN
- 1930-7837
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Number of pages
- 10
- Grant note
- University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston Summer Research Program
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 12/01/2022
- Academic Unit
- Oral Pathology, Radiology and Medicine; Dentistry Administration
- Record Identifier
- 9985157465102771
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