Does team-based learning affect test scores of the basic medical sciences students in a modular curriculum?

Objectives: The aim of the study was to determine the effectiveness of team-based learning (TBL) sessions as a learning tool and to assess the satisfaction level of medical students towards TBL in modular curriculum.

Methods: Using the quasi-experimental study design, TBL sessions were conducted, involving students of 1 and 2 year of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery. The TBL infrastructure comprised of pre-class preparation, in-class individual readiness assurance pre-test and post-test, before and after group discussion, respectively.

Vitamin D levels in children with growing pains.

Objective: To estimate the serum levels of vitamin D in children with growing pains and determine the relationship between serum vitamin D levels, parathormone and routine biochemical markers.

Study Design: Cross-sectional study.

Place And Duration Of Study: Department of Paediatrics, Liaquat National Hospital, Karachi, from October 2008 to September 2009.