Natalia Puspadewi, Elisabeth Rukmini, Gisella Anastasia, Christopher David Kurniawan, Gracia Amanta
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Abstract
Purpose: Addressing health inequities is an integral part of contemporary medical education (ME), yet traditional lecture-based formats often fail to develop students' deeper understanding and engagement. This study examined how a project-based learning (PjBL) approach influenced students' learning experiences related to health equity.
Methods: This was a qualitative phenomenology study. We designed an elective course on health equity using the PjBL approach and active learning methods. All participating students were asked to complete a group project aimed at addressing a specific health inequity issue from the surrounding community. Data were collected through reflective writing at the end of the course and analyzed using deductive thematic analysis. Twenty-seven codings were identified from 259 meaningful quotes (interrater agreement 99.62%) and grouped into four categories: character, role, competence, and learning experience.
Results: Three major themes emerged from data analysis: (1) key learning experiences during the ME course (active learning, role-modeling, collaborative learning, comprehensive learning, and affective learning); (2) topics that facilitated students' understanding of health inequities and physicians' roles, particularly in addressing health inequities in Indonesia; and (3) the influence of the ME course on students' outlook and beliefs.
Conclusion: Although this study did not introduce a novel method of instruction, it underscores the value of PjBL in enhancing students' capacity to understand and tackle health inequities.
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The journal seeks to provide theoretical foundations, practical analysis, and up-to-date developments in health professional education: Curriculum development Teaching and learning Student assessment Educational evaluation Educational management and policy The journal welcomes high-quality papers on all levels of health professional education, including: Undergraduate education Postgraduate training Continuous professional development Interprofessional education.