Table 1.
Durations of courses, type of exams and number of students included in the study.
| Course/Block | Year level | Duration in weeks | Exam type & order | Number of students included |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Man and His Environment, and Metabolism | 1st | 8 | PBE-1 | 131 |
| Growth and Development | 5 | PBE-2 | ||
| Principles of Disease | 7 | PBE-3 | ||
| Musculoskeletal system |
10 |
WBE-1 |
||
| Endocrine and Reproductive System | 2nd | 9 | PBE-4 | 134 |
| Hemopoitic and Immune Systems | 8 | PBE-5 | ||
| Cardiovascular system | 8 | WBE-2 | ||
| Respiratory System |
8 |
WBE-3 |
||
| Digestive System | 3rd | 8 | PBE-6 | 122 |
| Urinary System | 5 | PBE-7 | ||
| Nervous System & special senses | 10 | PBE-8 | ||
| Integrated Multi-systems & therapeutics | 10 | WBE-4 |
PBE: Paper-based exam.
WBE: Web -based exam.