In PBL, learning is no longer passive, and there’s no more rote memorization of thousands of scientific and medical facts! Instead, students enthusiastically learn the rudimentary medical sciences through challenging clinical situations that better prepare them for their third-year clinical clerkships.
What about grades? Your grade usually depends on three things: 1) test scores covering the basic sciences: gross anatomy, cell biology, physiology and histology; 2) your team leader’s evaluations; and 3) peer evaluations. The faculty team leader and your peers base their evaluations on your performance as a team player, professional behavior, preparation, and learning skills.