Problem-based learning and the use of ICT in medical education: a critical reflection

María del Rocío Carranza Alcántar, Rosana Ruíz Sánchez and Claudia Islas Torres

Seminars in Medical Writing and Education, 2024, vol. 3, 540

Abstract: Problem-Based Learning (PBL) and the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) are transforming medical education, as they allow teaching and learning to adapt to the needs of the modern environment, which favors the development of practical skills to solve problems of future physicians. Based on the above, a theoretical reflection was made on the integration of PBL and ICT in medical education, based on the literature review in different databases, through which challenges and strategies for its implementation were identified. The results show that the main challenges are insufficient teacher training in PBL and ICT, resistance to change towards non-traditional methodologies and deficiencies in infrastructure; the need to update teaching materials and develop assessment methods that reflect competencies as practices also stands out. It is concluded that the integration of PBL and ICT in medical education is relevant to align teaching with current and future demands of the health sector, so higher education institutions must commit to these improvements to adequately prepare physicians in a constantly changing environment.

Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.56294/mw2024540

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