Problem-Based Learning

"Problem-Based Learning" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus, MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure, which enables searching at various levels of specificity.

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Instructional use of examples or cases to teach using problem-solving skills and critical thinking.

Descriptor ID	D018794
MeSH Number(s)	F02.463.425.720 I02.158.660 I02.903.565
Concept/Terms	Problem-Based Learning Problem-Based Learning Learning, Problem-Based Problem Based Learning Curriculum, Problem-Based Curriculum, Problem-Based Curriculum, Problem Based Problem-Based Curriculum Problem-Based Curricula Curricula, Problem-Based Problem Based Curricula Experiential Learning Experiential Learning Learning, Experiential Active Learning Learning, Active

Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is more general than "Problem-Based Learning".

Psychiatry and Psychology [F]
Psychological Phenomena [F02]
Mental Processes [F02.463]
Learning [F02.463.425]
Problem-Based Learning [F02.463.425.720]
Anthropology, Education, Sociology and Social Phenomena [I]
Education [I02]
Curriculum [I02.158]
Problem-Based Learning [I02.158.660]
Teaching [I02.903]
Problem-Based Learning [I02.903.565]

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Bar chart showing 37 publications over 18 distinct years, with a maximum of 4 publications in 2008 and 2021

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Year	Major Topic	Minor Topic	Total
2003	3	0	3
2004	1	0	1
2006	2	0	2
2008	3	1	4
2009	1	1	2
2010	1	0	1
2011	0	2	2
2014	2	0	2
2015	2	0	2
2016	3	0	3
2017	3	0	3
2018	1	1	2
2019	2	0	2
2020	1	0	1
2021	1	3	4
2023	0	1	1
2024	0	1	1
2025	1	0	1

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Traynor SM, Locklear TD, Freel SA, Batch BC, Davis LP, Faulk TC, Freeman D, Cranfill JR, McMillan AE, Budinger S, Snyder DC. Building Pathways to Clinical Research Careers: Partnerships With Academic Programs to Provide Students With Experiential Learning Opportunities in Clinical Research. Acad Med. 2025 Nov 01; 100(11):1272-1277.

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Richter LM, Soric MM, Hilaire ML, Kawahara NE, Eraikhuemen N. Integrating professional identity formation into experiential pharmacy education and training. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2024 01 01; 81(1):e49-e52.

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Anzai NE, Wieland J, Kasuya RT, Higuchi P, Cassel K. Medical School Clinical Trials Educational Intervention: Impact on Knowledge and Attitudes. J Cancer Educ. 2023 10; 38(5):1479-1485.

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Barrett G, Seniors R, Okoli J, Chase A, Henry B, Mubasher M, Turner J. Validation of Use of Flipped Classroom for Surgery Core Clerkships. J Surg Educ. 2022 May-Jun; 79(3):668-675.

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Soliman AS, Stainton L, Chamberlain RM. Experiential Learning in Career Development. J Cancer Educ. 2021 08; 36(4):874-879.

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Mattick LJ, Lott BE, Baum CE, Soliman AS. Grit as a Key Factor in the Ability of Students to Achieve Productive Global Field Research. J Cancer Educ. 2021 07; 36(Suppl 1):55-61.

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Mosley MP, Tasfia N, Serna K, Camacho-Rivera M, Frye V. Thinking with two brains: Student perspectives on the presentation of race in pre-clinical medical education. Med Educ. 2021 05; 55(5):595-603.

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Gentry C, Espiritu E, Schorn MN, Hallmark B, Bryan M, Prather P, Villalta-Gil V, Offodile R, Wilkins C. Engaging the community through a longitudinal, interprofessional, interinstitutional experiential learning collaboration. Curr Pharm Teach Learn. 2021 02; 13(2):169-176.

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Powell JM, Murray IVJ, Johal J, Elks ML. Effect of a small-group, active learning, tutorial-based, in-course enrichment program on student performance in medical physiology. Adv Physiol Educ. 2019 Sep 01; 43(3):339-344.

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Cannon ML, Perkinson MA, DeLaTorre AK, Martinez IL, Ozer E, Sweatman WM, Browne R, Claver ML, Dobson E. Service-Learning through conference-based, interdisciplinary workshops on Age-Friendly design. Gerontol Geriatr Educ. 2020 Apr-Jun; 41(2):200-205.

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