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PBL tutorial structure: small groups with Maastricht seven-step sessions and facilitator role

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Evidence · 2 claims (2 for) · 1 study (1 quant-synthesis), q2 · 0 of 1 report an effect size · 2 claims rest on one study

Description

The article describes PBL sessions as "small groups with about eight to ten students and one facilitating professor". Through two sessions, students discuss scenarios ruled by the Maastricht seven steps: a first session where a secretary and coordinator are chosen, individual self-study, then a second session where participants discuss the results of each student's individual studies. The facilitating professor oversees the process, ensuring students stay on topic and providing guidance when needed.

Design Implications

Context

Requirements

  • Small groups of about eight to ten students with one facilitating professor
  • Two structured sessions following the Maastricht seven steps, with individual self-study between them

Constraints

Target Learners

  • undergraduate medical students in obstetrics and gynecology

Learning Goals

  • clinical reasoning
  • problem resolution
  • scientific and clinical knowledge bases

Claims

Examples

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Key Sources

  • Fernandes Ivan Filho; Rodrigues Cibele Isaac Saad; Korkes Henri Augusto; de Sampaio Luiz Ferraz Neto. (2025). Problem-based learning in obstetrics and gynecology: a systematic review. Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12711243/
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id pbl-maastricht-tutorial-process-obgyn
title PBL tutorial structure: small groups with Maastricht seven-step sessions and facilitator role
description The article describes PBL sessions as "small groups with about eight to ten students and one facilitating professor".
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generated by process:settle-candidates on 2026-10-31
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