Problem Based Learning

The staff physician will present the cases and ask how they would approach the cases and what decisions they would make. This format is designed to be interactive, and a cognitive simulation scenario. The goal for the staff is to create a flipped classroom model.

Format Pearls

• For staff, please identify a pre-reading article, video, or case.
• Assigning readings or other materials that fellows must review before the session can help to provide a foundation for more in-depth discussion and problem-solving during this conference.
• Team-based learning (TBL) is a method that involves assigning readings or other materials before a session, followed by group activities and discussions during class time. This approach promotes critical thinking skills.
• The goal is to focus on clinical reasoning:
• At multiple time points in the session, consider asking fellows centered around their thought process:
• What is your working diagnosis based on history and physical alone?
• What differentials would you consider given the data provided?
• What is the typical illness script of this diagnosis and are there aspects which differ from the classic presentation?
• What would be your approach to big-picture management goals?
• Are there acute or emergent diagnostic or management considerations?
• Highlight branch-point decision moments (i.e. intubate or not, initial pressor choice, etc.)
• Allow fellows to work together and explain their reasoning in depth
• Provide questions or scenarios apropos to fellow training level.
• Incorporate relevant literature particularly related to sentinal PCCM articles or guidelines.
• Incorporate audience response multiple-choice questions.
• Incorporate principles of:
• Systems Based Practice
• Value Based Care
• Cost integration
• Here is a Key Entrustable Professional Activity: Identifies service-based resources to address the management plan for the critically ill child, promotes interdisciplinary discussions to address all comorbidities and case management issues

Physiology Resources for Preparation

🔗 Template for PBL: