EFFECTIVENESS OF A STRUCTURED CASE-BASED CHEST RADIOGRAPH INTERPRETATION WORKSHOP FOR UNDERGRADUATE MEDICAL STUDENTS: A MULTICENTER PRETEST-POSTTEST EDUCATIONAL STUDY

Background: Chest radiograph interpretation is an essential clinical skill; however, undergraduate medical students often demonstrate limited competence and confidence in this domain. Structured, case-based teaching may improve learning outcomes. Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of a structured case-based chest radiograph workshop in improving diagnostic skills and confidence among undergraduate medical students. Methods: A single-group pretest-posttest educational intervention study was conducted among 68 MBBS students. Participants underwent a structured 30-minute case-based workshop focusing on systematic chest X-ray interpretation and common pathologies. Knowledge was assessed using a 10 item questionnaire before and after the intervention. Confidence was measured using a 5-item Likert scale. Statistical analysis included paired t-test and Wilcoxon signed-rank test.