Integrated learning and Evaluation by Problem based learning in undergraduate medical students

Background: PBL is a small group teaching method that combines the acquisition of knowledge with the development of skills and attitudes. Educationally, it is based on adult learning theory and is predicted to produce a better learning environment and improved outcomes in terms of graduate knowledge, skills, and attitudes. It can also be of benefit in integrating learning and evaluation for undergraduate medical students. Methodology: Problem based learning program was started in the syllabus of medical education in Jinnah Medical and Dental College in 2016. The PBL process was divided into three sessions. In order to evaluate the PBL process we designed an evaluation form to be filled in by facilitators. Results: The three sessions were scored, Session 1: punctuality, teamwork, chair (leadership), cooperation in group, applying prior knowledge. Session 2, makes them self-learners and improve their literature search skills, according to learning objectives. Last but not the least Session 3 in addition to above students update integrated knowledge (Table - 1). The scatter plot the score achieved by hundred students in the three session of PBL which shown in Table 2. Conclusion: It can be concluded that problem based learning is for attaining integrated knowledge and skills. Along with being useful tool for evaluation and assessment of the individual student.