Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie
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To familiarize the surgeon with problem-based learning (PBL) and to discuss the current and future role of PBL in undergraduate surgical education. ⋯ Centres that have adopted a PBL approach have found improved student motivation and enjoyment, but there has been no convincing evidence of improved learning. An intelligent combination of both traditional and PBL approaches will likely provide the most effective training for undergraduate surgical clerks.