Development and multicenter evaluation of Multistation Clinical Teaching Scenarios on immunization: the ATPM-CDC Teaching Immunization for Medical Education (TIME) Project.
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INTRODUCTION: The objective of this project was to develop and evaluate case-based immunization education materials that use a new teaching method called Multistation Clinical Teaching Scenarios (MCTS) for use in medical school clerkships and primary care residencies. METHODS: A multidisciplinary team developed objectives, abstracted clinical cases, and created MCTS modules, which use contextual learning, problem solving, and small-group interaction. RESULTS: Mean scores increased from the 10-item pretest to the posttest by 3.2 (95% confidence interval [CI] of 2.8 to 3.6) items for measles, 3.8 (CI = 3.4 to 4.1) for influenza, and 1.8 (CI = 1.4 to 2.1) for hepatitis B (P < .01 for each). To evaluate the materials, we administered questionnaires and conducted focus groups. Most (99%) of the students and residents rated the materials highly, as did most (89%) facilitators. CONCLUSIONS: This new method has been widely tested, increases content mastery, and is well received.