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Theme: Basic Sciences and Clinical Integration |
Abstract Title | ||
Clinical Decision Making Educator Tool In A Preclinical Course |
Authors: |
Lindsay Warner Brad Martin Justin Peacock Dr. Joseph Grande |
Institutions: | Mayo Clinic |
The aim of preclinical medical education is to provide a clinical decision making framework. Students gain differential diagnosis skills that often are graded without a standard rubric. Without guidelines, difficulty remains about whether or not educational interventions improve differential diagnosis skills.
Graders used the live document on a regular basis and found it to be a helpful learning resource and a time-saving intervention.
Graders developed a standardized differential diagnosis grid with a 0, 1 or 2 point grading system. The grid was posted on a live Google document where graders could see what others had given and give feedback about any discrepancies. This allowed graders to gain consensus on answers and compare personal opinions.
75% of grading participants always referenced the live document before grading assignments. 75% of graders occasionally questioned other graders on their points given which allowed for discussion and ultimate resolution and consensus. 75% of graders agree or strongly agree that the live document was a useful resource for conversing with others regarding the assignment. 71.4% strongly agreed that the document worked better with their schedule than a traditional meeting. 62.5% thought a traditional meeting would have been impractical for grading assignments. 62.5% agreed that their fund of medical knowledge increased as a result of referencing the live document.