A comparison of knowledge acquisition and perceived efficacy of a traditional vs flipped classroom-based dermatology residency curriculum

Cutis. 2020 Jan;105(1):36-39.

Abstract

Flipped and traditional classroom models were compared in the Duke University Medical Center (Durham, North Carolina) dermatology residency program for the 2014-2015 academic year. The residents participated in 12 lectures-6 traditional and 6 flipped-that were paired for similar content. Each lecture was followed by a survey comprised of 10 factual questions and 10 perception questions. Generalized linear regression models were used to study the differences in quiz scores between the 2 classroom models after adjusting for other baseline covariates. There was not a significant difference in mean factual quiz scores between the two classroom models. Results indicated significant perception differences in favor of the flipped classroom model, such as participation (P < .001), enjoyment (P=.038 and P=.026), efficiency (P=.033), and boards (P=.050) and clinical preparedness (P=.034).

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Curriculum
  • Dermatology / education*
  • Educational Measurement
  • Humans
  • Internship and Residency / methods*
  • Students, Medical / psychology*
  • Surveys and Questionnaires