: Medical education is rapidly changing where there has been decreased emphasis on passive didactics and increased focus on novel modes of teaching and learning to address the unique needs of millennial learners. As educators, it is challenging to keep up and find active teaching strategies outside of routine small group exercises to engage learners. Although the traditional small group activities, such as cased-based learning, allows for interactive and effective teaching, this modality may require the use of multiple faculty facilitators, which can be a difficult resource to find. The jigsaw learning method is cooperative learning that utilizes peer teaching and promotes collaborative learning, and additionally, only one facilitator is required of this type of learning technique. We aimed to assess the effectiveness of the jigsaw method by comparing it to the traditional small group learning method to teach principles of diagnostic reasoning. Residents were assigned to either the traditional small group teaching method or the jigsaw method. We compared pre-test, post-test, one-year follow-up test results between participants, and resident perception of the exercises.: A 2 × 3 repeated measures ANOVA indicated statistically significant improvement in tests scores from before to after participation with the jigsaw method compared to the traditional small group method. Post-survey demonstrated higher resident satisfaction with the jigsaw method.: Our study demonstrates that a jigsaw cooperative learning approach can be used as an effective method to promote collaborative learning and engagement.
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