A psychopharmacology course for psychiatry residents utilizing active-learning and residents-as-teachers to develop life-long learning skills.
Acad Psychiatry
; 37(5): 332-5, 2013 Sep.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
The authors describe the implementation and evaluation of a 1-year psychopharmacology course using residents-as-teachers and active-learning exercises intended to improve understanding of current psychopharmacology and its evidence base, and skills for life-long learning.METHOD:
Weekly classes were devoted to psychotropic medications, treating specific disorders, and use of psychotropics in special patient populations. Each class was divided into three sections a pharmacology review, a literature review and a faculty-led discussion of clinical questions. Each class included residents as teachers, an audience response system and questions for self-assessment. Resident and faculty presenters evaluated the course weekly and all residents were given a year-end evaluationRESULTS:
Resident and faculty evaluations indicated an overall positive response. The residents reported improved perception of knowledge and engagement with this interactive format.CONCLUSION:
The course was well received, demonstrating the viability and value of residents taking a more active role in their own learning.
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Assunto principal:
Psicofarmacologia
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Ensino
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Aprendizagem Baseada em Problemas
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Internato e Residência
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2013
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Article