Effects of problem-based learning as reported in curricular comparison studies have been
shown to be inconsistent over different medical schools. Therefore, we decided to …

In a recent review article, Colliver concluded that there was no convincing evidence that
problem‐based learning was more effective than conventional methods. He then went on to …

Background: Systematic reviews on the effects of problem-based learning have been limited
to knowledge competency either during medical school or postgraduate training. We …

Purpose This article provides a critical overview of problem-based learning (PBL), its
effectiveness for knowledge acquisition and clinical performance, and the underlying …

Objectives A recent review of problem‐based learning's effect on knowledge and clinical
skills updated findings reported in 1993. The author argues that effect sizes (ES) seen with …

• Given the importance placed on cultural and ethical issues, it bodes well for graduates of
problem-based learning curricula that they are doing well in these high-priority areas.• Now …

The purpose of this review is to synthesize all available evaluative research from 1970
through 1992 that compares problem-based learning (PBL) with more traditional methods of …

Background: Many, many studies, including three major reviews, that compare problem-
based curricula to more traditional curricula, have been published in the last 10 years. No …

In this article, the authors review 15 studies that compare various educational outcomes of
problem-based, community-oriented medical curricula with those of conventional programs …

Problem-based curricula provide a learning environment in which competence is fostered
not primarily by teaching to impart knowledge, but through encouraging an inquisitive style …