The Effectiveness of Gamification vs. Traditional Teaching in Undergraduate Medical Education

The Effectiveness of Gamification-Based Learning Versus Traditional Classroom Teaching in Acute Cholecystitis and Pancreatitis Education Among Medical Students: A Quasi-Experimental Study

This study will evaluate the effectiveness of a gamification-based learning method (board game) versus traditional teaching (lecture) in enhancing the knowledge of acute cholecystitis and pancreatitis among medical students in the general surgery ward at Rasoul Akram Hospital. This study will be conducted as an extra-curricular program, using pre- and post-tests to determine the effectiveness of gamification in general surgery learning within undergraduate medical education. The board game will incorporate innovative educational strategies to engage students in learning about acute cholecystitis and pancreatitis

Inclusion Criteria:

• Medical students in their clinical externship in the general surgery ward.
• Willingness to participate voluntarily.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Previous knowledge or exposure to acute cholecystitis and pancreatitis.
• Lack of consent or inability to attend the sessions.
• Medical students not currently assigned to general surgery clinical rotations.