Knowledge Framework Construction, Question Bank Promotion and Case Collection Driving on Grade Point Average and the Medical Licensing Examination

Abstract

Objectives:Passing the medical licensing exam is a primary objective of MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) education and a major milestone in medical careers. This study aimed to explore the influence of various learning methods on the participation and pass rate of the license exam. Methods: Three different study tactics were employed among two grades (A: n=15 and B: n=23) of MBBS students. These tactics were Knowledge framework construction (KFC), Question bank promotion (QBP) and Case collection driving (CCD). Results: The percentage distribution of KFC, QBP and CCD at the 1st AY in grade A was 40.0%, 40.0% and 20.0%, respectively, while at the 6th AY, it was 33.3%, 40.0% and 26.7%. At the 1st AY in grade B, the distribution was 52.2%, 21.7% and 26.1%, and at the 6th AY, it was 13.1%, 47.8% and 39.1%. The overall participation and pass rates in grade A were higher than in grade B (73.3% to 78.3%, 53.3% to 60.9%). The pass rates of participants in KFC, QBP and CCD in grade A were 50.0%, 100.0%, 66.7%, respectively, and in grade B were 0.0%, 100.0%, 57.1%. The grade point average (GPA) was significantly higher in QBP (4.2 ± 0.4) than in KFC (3.8 ± 0.2), but not in CCD (3.9 ± 0.4). Conclusions: The pass rate of MBBS students in the license exam was higher in grade A than in grade B, and the study method of QBP had a better effect on the passing rate and GPA than KFC and CCD.