Application of combined teaching methods of Flipped classroom and problem-based learning in clinical teaching of gastrointestinal surgery

Objective To investigate the application effect of combined teaching methods of Flipped classroom and problem-based learning in clinical teaching of gastrointestinal surgery. Methods 60 five-year clinical medical undergraduates from Chongqing Medical University(grade 2011) were randomly divided into experimental group and control group, experimental group received combined teaching methods of PBL and Flipped classroom, control group received traditional teaching method. The effects of the two methods were compared by self-made questionnaire, examinati on evaluation of clinical performances after the probation. Results The total score including theoretical knowledge and clinical practice of experimental group was (82.27±4.56) higher than (76.43±5.24) of the control group (t=4.596, P<0.05). The questionnaire results showed that the students of experimental group were satisfied with the combined teaching methods, and thought it can better stimulate interest in learning and develop their own ability. Conclusions The combined teaching methods are effective in clinical teaching of gastrointestinal surgery. It was an effective exploration of improveing PBL teaching. Key words: Problem-based learning; Flipped classroom; Gastrointestinal surgery; Probation