Table 1 Setting of the three ethics learning modules embedded in biomedical science course
From: Building connections between biomedical sciences and ethics for medical students
| Â | Activity/Delivery Format | Biomedical Science Topic | Ethics Topic | Assessment (same for all 3 modules) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Module #1 | Documentary/Asynchronous | Functions of Immune System | Surrogate Decision Making, Patient Consent and the Interplay of Research and Ethics | 1. Identification of ethical challenges associated with each module 2. Completion of narrative responses to reflective questions 3. Completion of a survey question regarding effectiveness of each module |
Module #2 | Case Only/Hybrid (Synchronous/Asynchronous) | Immunodeficiencies | Beneficence versus Public Health | |
Module #3 | Case with Small Group Discussion and Debate/Synchronous | Blood Transfusion | Impact of Religion on Clinical Decisions |