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Problem-Based Learning
Problem-based learning (PBL) is an effective method that helps students learn by having them work cooperatively in groups to seek solutions to real world problems. PBL prepares students to think critically and analytically and to find and use appropriate learning resources. Do you know how to pick problems to engage the students and help them learn the subject matter? Do you know when and how to use PBL most effectively?

see also PBL schedules and PBL syllabi

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
Problem-based Learning Initiative
   Minimal essentials for problem-based learning in medical education
Howard Barrows

Universiteit Maastricht
Problem-based Learning Project Site
W. de Grave

Case-Based Learning in Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Virtual Hospital and University of Iowa


If you have PBL approaches for case design that you’d like to share with your colleagues, please contact us.


Are you involved in implementing a PBL curriculum for your school or thinking about that in the near future? For a PBL-based curriculum, here are sample syllabi to assist you in planning.

The New Maastricht Curriculum
University of Maastricht Faculty of Medicine


If you have a syllabus that you would be willing to share, please contact us.