The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, 1992/03, 92(3):376-378. doi: 10.1515/jom-1992-920318, type of study: ,art,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

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Keywords:

article [2634]
case presentation [2]
internship [188]
osteopathic medicine [2108]
residency [337]
teaching [83]

Abstract:

Formal lectures have generally replaced case presentations as teaching tools for group learning in internship and residency programs. This article discusses two forms of case presentations--“traditional“ and “chunked.“ Best used to convey medical information, the traditional approach proves less than optimal as a tool in teaching problem-solving skills. The “chunked“ method, on the other hand, is an excellent format for formal small- and large-group instruction. An overview and suggested approach for each type is outlined herein. Properly used, each type can be a more efficient, effective tool than lectures when it comes to teaching medical problem-solving skills.