Problem-based learning (PBL) is a student-centre pedagogy in which students learn about a subject through the experience of solving an open-ended problem found in trigger material. The PBL process does not focus on problem-solving with a defined solution, but it allows for the development of other desirable skills and attributes. This includes knowledge acquisition, enhanced group collaboration and communication.

We have about 2 to 3 PBLs for each system block. I find it fun to conduct PBLs as if we are solving a mystery with clues given to us. In each PBL, we are asked to come out with some learning outcomes on our own and do further researches about them.

A doctor will not get his diagnosis without any knowledge. He has to combine all the symptoms and test results bits by bits, in order to correctly diagnose a patient. PBL is a practice for us as a future doctor, that we learn how to collect information in order to create a correct diagnosis.