Learner preferences of primary care physicians in continuing medical education

In the immediate setting of continuing education programs offering lecture, “hands-on,” and problem-based learning sessions, participating primary care physicians were surveyed regarding their preference for these modes. Their individual pre- and post-rankings were compared and analyzed in the context of the results of the Learning Style Inventory (LSI) which each also completed. Analyses found no significant relationship between individual learning style as determined by the instrument used and instructional preferences. The discussion examines potential reasons for these findings.