Being in PBL is a lot like being on a long car ride with six randomly selected people. You’ve got all of these different personalities thrown together and you’re asked to solve a medical riddle. When the case is read, it’s clear that no one person can answer all of the questions that are raised. It helps to be aware of your tendencies within a group dynamic, and to find the right balance of talking and listening.
Looking back, I realize that the whole point of PBL is not so much to teach information but to let you experience what it’s like to collaborate with other doctors. PBL gives you a benchmark—if you’re not comfortable in PBL, you may not be right for medicine...
