A comparison of problem-based learning and lecture-based learning in internal medicine course at The School of Medicine and Pharmacy – the University of Danang

Problem-based learning is a new effective teaching method but has not been applied at the University of Danang - School of Medicine and Pharmacy (UD-SMP) yet. This study assesses the level of knowledge and the satisfaction of students after studying Problem-based learning method in comparison with the traditional one, called “Lecture-based learning”. The results of the study shows that Problem-based learning improved students' outcomes compared to the traditional method in terms of average scores (9.2 versus 8.6, p < 0.05). Students are more satisfied with Problem-based learning than Lecture-based learning because of its benefit in improving both hard and soft skills.