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Creating clinically relevant, integrated cases in the biomedical and pharmaceutical sciences
Author(s) -
Soltis Robert,
Pandit Nita
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
the faseb journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.709
H-Index - 277
eISSN - 1530-6860
pISSN - 0892-6638
DOI - 10.1096/fasebj.27.1_supplement.516.9
Subject(s) - relevance (law) , context (archaeology) , set (abstract data type) , computer science , simple (philosophy) , data science , management science , engineering ethics , epistemology , engineering , paleontology , political science , law , biology , programming language , philosophy
There is a body of convincing evidence that providing problem‐solving exercises in the form of patient cases can enhance student learning in the biomedical sciences. The challenge for basic scientists, however, is creating cases that are not only clinically relevant and scientifically based but also integrate concepts from various disciplines to further enhance problem‐solving skills. We have devised a set of guiding principles to aid in creating clinically relevant, integrated cases in the biomedical and pharmaceutical sciences. 1) Scientific focus: The case should provide a thorough analysis of a scientific concept with an emphasis on the “why” rather than facts or the “what”. 2) Integration: To provide context and deeper understanding of a scientific concept, the case should draw upon knowledge from other disciplines to provide the basis for application. 3) Clinical relevance: A simple, plausible clinical scenario, rather than a complex patient case, provides a link between the science and the patient and makes the application recognizable to the student. 4) Take home message: The over arching educational intent of the case should be 1–2 key scientific concepts that enable the student to see the big picture and provide the underlying scientific basis of clinical decisions. Samples of cases and evidence supporting student progress on developing problem solving skills will be presented.