Submited on: 28 May 2011 05:54:43 AM GMT
Published on: 28 May 2011 03:16:41 PM GMT
 

1 Is the subject of the article within the scope of the subject category? Yes
2 Are the interpretations / conclusions sound and justified by the data? Yes
3 Is this a new and original contribution? Yes
4 Does this paper exemplify an awareness of other research on the topic? Yes
5 Are structure and length satisfactory? Yes
6 Can you suggest brief additions or amendments or an introductory statement that will increase the value of this paper for an international audience? Yes
7 Can you suggest any reductions in the paper, or deletions of parts? No
8 Is the quality of the diction satisfactory? Yes
9 Are the illustrations and tables necessary and acceptable? Yes
10 Are the references adequate and are they all necessary? Yes
11 Are the keywords and abstract or summary informative? Yes
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    The problem-solving conference is a student centred technique that provides the student an opportunity to express his/her ideas. The learner can come out with their thoughts as what they need to excel in their field. This allows a better student involvement, active participation in expressing their thoughts, problems encountered and also helps in finding out valid and suitable solutions for them.

    The present study has been well carried out explaining both the positive and negative attitudes towards PSC with the possible explanations to them. It has also highlighted the solutions to the problems faced. This study can be extended for a larger study group including students from different setup.

  • Competing interests:
    No
  • Invited by the author to review this article? :
    No
  • Have you previously published on this or a similar topic?:
    No
  • References:
    None
  • Experience and credentials in the specific area of science:

    Has carried out a Questionnaire based study along with my friend on the students who join for the first year medical colleges to study their attitudes for selecting this field, their initial knowledge about the curriculum content, modes of learning.

  • How to cite:  Dutt. R A .A Review on effectiveness of problem solving conference[Review of the article 'Bridging Medical Student Stress and ACGME General Competencies: A Pilot Study of the Problem-Solving Conference ' by Chen W].WebmedCentral 2011;2(10):WMCRW00978
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1 Is the subject of the article within the scope of the subject category? Yes
2 Are the interpretations / conclusions sound and justified by the data? Yes
3 Is this a new and original contribution? Yes
4 Does this paper exemplify an awareness of other research on the topic? Yes
5 Are structure and length satisfactory? Yes
6 Can you suggest brief additions or amendments or an introductory statement that will increase the value of this paper for an international audience? No
7 Can you suggest any reductions in the paper, or deletions of parts? No
8 Is the quality of the diction satisfactory? Yes
9 Are the illustrations and tables necessary and acceptable? Yes
10 Are the references adequate and are they all necessary? Yes
11 Are the keywords and abstract or summary informative? Yes
  • Other Comments:

    This study has been well conceived and executed.  This study clearly demonstrates the benefit of PSC. the authors have stated the benefits and short comings with this sample size.  The possible explanations for the differences seen in the study.

     

    As a continuation of this study, the out come of this learning method can be evaluated after 2-3 years of the students passing out.

  • Competing interests:
    No
  • Invited by the author to review this article? :
    No
  • Have you previously published on this or a similar topic?:
    No
  • References:
    None
  • Experience and credentials in the specific area of science:

    conducted a similar questionnaire based study in medical education titled "Attitudes driving the selection of medical career and preexisting knowledge regarding curriculum among the first year medical students" in the process of submission

  • How to cite:  Satish N S.A Review on effectiveness of problem solving conference[Review of the article 'Bridging Medical Student Stress and ACGME General Competencies: A Pilot Study of the Problem-Solving Conference ' by Chen W].WebmedCentral 2011;2(5):WMCRW00788
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