 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.
Instructional use of examples or cases to teach using problem-solving skills and critical thinking.
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D018794
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| MeSH Number(s) |
F02.463.425.720 I02.158.660 I02.903.565
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| Concept/Terms |
Curriculum, Problem-Based- Curriculum, Problem-Based
- Curriculum, Problem Based
- Problem-Based Curriculum
- Problem-Based Curricula
- Curricula, Problem-Based
- Problem Based Curricula
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| 2000 | 0 | 1 | 1 | | 2001 | 1 | 0 | 1 | | 2002 | 1 | 1 | 2 | | 2003 | 1 | 1 | 2 | | 2006 | 2 | 2 | 4 | | 2008 | 0 | 1 | 1 | | 2009 | 0 | 1 | 1 | | 2010 | 1 | 0 | 1 | | 2011 | 2 | 3 | 5 | | 2012 | 1 | 0 | 1 | | 2014 | 2 | 1 | 3 | | 2015 | 6 | 2 | 8 | | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 12 | | 2018 | 3 | 2 | 5 | | 2019 | 2 | 5 | 7 | | 2020 | 2 | 0 | 2 | | 2021 | 6 | 3 | 9 | | 2022 | 2 | 4 | 6 | | 2023 | 0 | 5 | 5 | | 2025 | 1 | 1 | 2 | | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Problem-Based Learning" by people in Profiles.
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Nader MA, Leroue MK, Kilgallon KB, Kim JS, Good RJ. Enhancing Pediatric Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Education Through Process-Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning Sessions for Fellows and Advanced Practice Providers. MedEdPORTAL. 2026; 22:11600.
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Garofoli M, Nuffer W, Kaun M, Tolleson S, Arnoldi J, Prudencio J, Hernandez JS. An Experiential Experiment with Mentor Program Pods. Am J Pharm Educ. 2026 Apr; 90(4):101961.
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Sobrero A, McMahon GA, Alexander AS, Bolden C, Bolster MB, Criscione-Scheiber L, Hant FN, Ishizawar RC, Kolfenbach J, Leverenz D, Rana A, Wolfe RM, Zickuhr L. Experiential Learning for Developing Telehealth and Shared Decision-Making Skills during Rheumatology Fellowship. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken). 2026 Jul; 78(7):893-898.
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Munusamy S, Rao S, Rajagopalan V. Leveraging Case-Based Learning Exercises in Pharmacology Courses to Promote AI Readiness Among Student Pharmacists. Am J Pharm Educ. 2026 Mar; 90(3):101943.
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Gardner A, Bilyeu C, Bazurto L, Michalsen K, Carlson C. Getting by with a little help from avatar friends: Use of AI-powered avatars to implement feedback training for faculty. Med Teach. 2026 Jun; 48(6):941-944.
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Puranik CP, Katebzadeh S, Bothwell S, de Peralta T. Integration of Child Abuse-Neglect in the Pediatric Dental Trauma Curriculum: A Mixed-Method Observational Cohort Study. Dent Traumatol. 2026 02; 42(1):24-31.
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Jessani A, Athanasakos A, Tiwari T. An Adapted Behavioral Framework for Integrating LGBT+ in Dental Curriculum: Learner-Centered Training to Person-Centered Care. J Dent Educ. 2025 Nov; 89(11):1611-1616.
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Augustine JM, Munusamy S, Attarabeen OF. Best Practices for Teaching and Assessing Population Health and Wellness. Am J Pharm Educ. 2025 Feb; 89(2):101359.
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Chang CL, Dyess NF, Johnston LC. Simulation in a blended learning curriculum for neonatology. Semin Perinatol. 2023 11; 47(7):151824.
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Puranik CP, Pickett K, de Peralta T. Evaluation of problem-based learning in dental trauma education: An observational cohort study. Dent Traumatol. 2023 Dec; 39(6):625-636.
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