Medical Biochemistry Without Rote Memorization: Multi-Institution Implementation and Student Perceptions of a Nationally Standardized Metabolic Map for Learning and Assessment

• Published in: Medical science educator Vol. 29; no. 1; pp. 87 - 92
• Main Authors: Spicer, Douglas B., Thompson, Kathryn H., Tong, Michelle S., Cowan, Tina M., Fulton, Tracy B., Lindsley, Janet E.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New York Springer US 01.03.2019
• Subjects: Education; Medical Education; Original Research; Cognitive load; Biochemistry; Metabolism; Memorization; Assessment

Despite the growing number of patients worldwide with metabolism-related chronic diseases, medical biochemistry education is commonly perceived as focusing on recall of facts irrelevant for patient care. The authors suggest that this focus on rote memorization of pathways creates excessive cognitive...