The Use of Peer-Assisted Learning in Teaching Clinical Skills in Undergraduate Medical Education: A Scoping Review.

Key Points

• To evaluate the effectiveness of peer-assisted learning in teaching clinical skills within undergraduate medical education.
• Conducted a scoping review of existing literature
• Analyzed benefits of peer-assisted learning for tutors and learners
• Identified gaps in standardized frameworks and assessment methods
• Peer-assisted learning is effective for developing clinical skills
• Benefits noted for both tutors and learners
• Need for standardized frameworks and long-term impact assessment