Medical Student Perspectives of Active Learning: A Focus Group Study.

Unlabelled: Phenomenon: Medical student perspectives were sought about active learning, including concerns, challenges, perceived advantages and disadvantages, and appropriate role in the educational process.

Approach: Focus groups were conducted with students from all years and campuses of a large U.S.

On the Origins of Perceptions: Student Perceptions of Active Learning and Their Implications for Educational Reform.

This Conversation Starters article presents a selected research abstract from the 2016 Association of American Medical Colleges Central Region Group on Educational Affairs annual spring meeting. The abstract is paired with the integrative commentary of three experts who shared their thoughts stimulated by the study. These thoughts highlight the value of exploring what drives student perceptions of active learning in order to reform medical education.