[Teaching Concept Hanover : Digitally integrated teaching for medical students at the University Clinic for Ophthalmology of the Hanover Medical School].

Abstract

Background: Challenges in practice-oriented teaching at university clinics are increasing. A lack of resources contrasts a growing number of students. Digital lectures, seminars, and blended-learning concepts enable resource-efficient and effective teaching in ophthalmology.

Aim: To implement and evaluate a digital teaching concept combining lectures, seminars, and bedside teaching at the Department of Ophthalmology at Hannover Medical School (MHH).

Material and methods: Following the National Competence-Based Learning Objectives Catalogue for Medicine (NKLM), digital theoretical units were combined with practical in-person formats. The concept includes: on-demand digital lectures, a three-day, digitally pre- and post-prepared seminar on basic examination methods, and digitally enhanced bedside teaching. The concept was piloted in a cohort. Student feedback was recorded via the eLearning system and compared with previous evaluations.

Results: The concept proved feasible, communicable, and digitally verifiable. Educators were satisfied with student preparation. Learners rated the implementation positively, and ophthalmology improved by 10 ranks in the MHH medical subject rankings. Satisfaction with digital teaching increased significantly.

Discussion: Combining asynchronous digital preparation and review with synchronous bedside teaching and in-person seminars enables resource-efficient and effective teaching. The concept was well-accepted. Further studies are required to evaluate its nationwide implementation and its impact on exam performance.