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ArticleMedEdPORTAL : the journal of teaching and learning resources2026

Problem-Based Learning: A Case of Acral Melanoma.

Annabelle Huntsman, Amanda Jiang, Justin Lyon, Rachel R Codden, Morgan M Millar, Dekker C Deacon, Sarah D Cipriano

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Article in MedEdPORTAL : the journal of teaching and learning resources, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Annabelle HuntsmanMedical Student, Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah.
Amanda JiangMedical Student, Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah.
Justin LyonMedical Student, Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah.
Rachel R CoddenData Analyst, Division of Epidemiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah.
Morgan M MillarAssociate Professor, Division of Epidemiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah.
Dekker C DeaconAssistant Professor, Department of Dermatology, Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah.
Sarah D CiprianoAssociate Professor, Department of Dermatology, Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0888-1458

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Abstract

Introduction: Dermatology-focused problem-based learning cases are underrepresented in medical education despite the importance of skin cancer recognition across specialties. This project aimed to design, implement, and evaluate a melanoma-focused problem-based learning case for first-year medical students. Methods: We developed a problem-based learning case on acral melanoma with input from dermatologists, medical students, and problem-based learning course directors. The case was piloted, revised, and incorporated into the curriculum at the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine. Evaluation included a postcase anonymous survey to assess changes in confidence via a retrospective pre/post survey. Results: Sixty-two students completed the survey. Confidence in recognizing melanoma rose from 16.4% to 86.9% ( Discussion: This melanoma problem-based learning case improved self-reported learner confidence and knowledge while addressing health care disparities in dermatology. It is adaptable across institutions and highlights the importance of including dermatology cases early in training.

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MelanomaProblem-Based LearningSkin NeoplasmsCurriculumDermatologyEducation, Medical, UndergraduateFemaleHumansMaleRetrospective StudiesStudents, MedicalSurveys and QuestionnairesAcral MelanomaClinical Reasoning/Diagnostic ReasoningProblem-Based LearningSkin CancerSocial Determinants of Health

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PMCPMC13226643

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