Table 1

Structure of Neuropathology Learning Days Preimplementation (1A) and Postimplementation (1B) of the Curricular Changes

1A: Preimplementation structure1B: Postimplementation structure
TimeDescription/scheduleTimeDescription
8:00–9:00LectureNeuropathology topic 1
Lecturer: Neuropathologist
8:00–9:00LectureNeuropathology topic 1
Lecturer: Neurologist/Neurosurgeon
9:00–10:00Neuropathology topic 2
Lecturer: Neuropathologist
9:00–10:00Neuropathology topic 2
Lecturer: Neurologist/neurosurgeon
10:00–11:00LabNeuropathology laboratory topic 1
Format: Slide presentation
10:00–10:10TBL (2 topics)IRAT (8 questions)
10:10–10:25GRAT (8 questions)
11:00–12:00Neuropathology laboratory topic 2
Format: Slide presentation
10:25–10:45IRAT/GRAT review
10:45–11:30Application exercises
11:30–11:50Application exercise review
  • Abbreviations: GRAT = group readiness assessment test; IRAT = individual readiness assessment test; TBL = team-based learning.