"Problem-Based Learning" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Instructional use of examples or cases to teach using problem-solving skills and critical thinking.
| Descriptor ID |
D018794
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| MeSH Number(s) |
F02.463.425.720 I02.158.660 I02.903.565
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| Concept/Terms |
Curriculum, Problem-Based- Curriculum, Problem-Based
- Curriculum, Problem Based
- Problem-Based Curriculum
- Problem-Based Curricula
- Curricula, Problem-Based
- Problem Based Curricula
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2003 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2018 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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