Problem-Based Learning in a Resource-Limited Setting: Critical Thinking, Interpersonal Communication, and Satisfaction Among First-Year Medical Students in Ghana

Whereas first-year medical students in this setting (particularly males) were generally satisfied with PBL, we found no significant changes in self-reported critical thinking or perceived competence in interpersonal communication, except for a significant decrease in perceived supportiveness of others. The findings suggest a need for better scaffolding, intentional communication skills intervention, and gender-sensitive approaches in PBL.