Debate as a Teaching-learning Activity in General Surgery
Reynaldo O. Joson, MD, MHA, MHPEd*
Marissa M. Lim, MD**
*Associate Professor, College of Medicine, Philippine General Hospital, University of the Philippines Manila; Consultant, Zamboanga City Medical Center
**Faculty, Zamboanga Medical School Foundation; Consultant, Zamboanga City MedicalCenter
Abstract
Debate was utilized by the authors as a teaching-learning activity in training general surgical residents on how to handle controversial issues in surgery. The mechanics, format, rating scale, benefits and problems were described. A proceeding of a debate was included to illustrate the mechanics and format. Aside from training in handling controversial issues, the debate could develop skills in argumentation, medical presentation, audiovisual aids preparation, oral communication, problem-solving and decision-making, critical thinking, critical appraisal of journals, interpersonal relationships, and cooperative learning. The major problem identified was how to make trainees acquired the benefits of the debate to the maximum. A resolution to make trainees experienced at least two sessions of debate was made.
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