Abstract
Background: Competency-based medical education is a central direction in modern medical training, in which hybrid simulation is considered an effective method to create a safe learning environment and enhance clinical skills. Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy has implemented hybrid simulation in the practice of medicine module; however, its application remains limited.
Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of hybrid simulation on third-year medical students in this module at Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Materials and methods: A quasi-experimental study was conducted involving 100 third-year medical students who received integrated simulation-based training, compared with a control group of 300 third-year medical students trained using the traditional teaching method, with the same clinical skills being taught in both groups. The class was designed based on the ADDIE model. Data were collected by using the Educational Practices Questionnaire and OSCE scores, and analyzed using SPSS version 26.0 with statistical significance set at p < 0.05
Results: Students reported positive experiences with hybrid simulation, with mean scores ranging from 4.18 to 4.48; learning effectiveness was rated highest. OSCE results showed that the intervention group scored higher in the gynecological examination skills station, while the control group performed better in the vertex delivery skills station.
Conclusion: Students had positive learning experiences with hybrid simulation. Further refinement of scenarios and procedures is needed, along with randomized studies for more comprehensive evaluation.
| Published | 2026-08-25 | |
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| Issue | Vol. 16 No. 04 (2026) | |
| Section | Original Articles | |
| DOI | 10.34071/jmp.2026.4.937 | |
| Keywords | Competency-based medical education, simulation-based medical education, hybrid simulation, practice of medicine module |

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