M'12 Problem Based Learning Program, Memo

Problem-Based Learning (PBL) is a course that is scheduled every Friday afternoon from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. A two-hour session each week is scheduled for PBL in both the first and second years in which groups of 5-6 students meet with a facilitator to discuss the description of a patient with a particular problem. The case serves as a focal point for the discussion of basic principles, formulation of hypotheses and the development of various learning skills. Over the past several years some of our faculty have found it difficult to arrange time to serve as facilitators during the Friday 1:00-3:00 p.m. time period. Therefore, we have asked students to volunteer to attend alternate PBL sessions on Thursdays from 4:15 - 6:15 p.m. Students who sign up for the Thursday sessions would then have Friday afternoons free from 9/12 through 11/21.

If you are interested in changing your PBL session day from Friday to Thursday or if you have any questions regarding this memo, please call Donna or Kasia at 617-636-2400. The space in these alternative groups is limited and will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please note:

• This sign-up is for the Fall semester only.
• Small group assignments will be posted the week before PBL begins.
• Students who are in combined degree programs should not have any conflicts on Thursdays 4:15-6:15pm.

Problem-Based Learning Phase One Fall 2008 Dates

	Friday 1-3pm	Thursday 4:15-6:15pm
1.	September 12	September 11
2.	September 19	September 18
3.	September 26	September 25
4.	October 3	October 2
5.	October 10	October 9
6.	October 17	October 16
7.	October 24	October 23
8.	October 31	October 30
9.	November 7	November 6
10.	November 14	November 13
11.	November 21 Final Evaluation	November 20 Final Evaluation