Development and impact of a case- and team-based applied physiology course for predental graduate students
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Boston University's MS in Oral Health Sciences program introduced an Applied Physiology course to complement students taking Dental Physiology as part of their graduate curriculum. This team-based, case-driven course improved academic performance on exams and increased students' appreciation for physiology's relevance in the practice of dentistry. Students who took the course scored higher than previous cohorts, whereas dental student performance (measured as exam scores) remained stable. Survey feedback led to course enhancements, including more practice questions and team rotations. The study highlights the value of structured academic support to enhance learning and critical thinking for predental students.
Authors: Aaron W. Young, Janice M. Weinberg, Marisol E. Lopez, William J. Lehman, Theresa A. Davies, Christopher M. Schonhoff
Institution: Boston University
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4417535506