PURPOSE

Medical students face
complex curricula and intensive examinations, yet traditional lecture-based
teaching may not adequately address individual learning gaps. Despite
available study resources, many students struggle with effective study
strategies and content mastery. This quality improvement study evaluates the
effectiveness of a comprehensive peer tutoring program by assessing
utilization patterns, perceived benefits, and academic impact to inform
evidence-based program improvements. This study offers novel insights into
the 3-year curriculum of MCG, a deviation from a traditional 4-year track.
     
METHODS

Medical students (n=50) from the MCG Class of 2027 and 2028
completed structured surveys assessing tutoring utilization and comparative
effectiveness of six key study resources: Anki flashcards, UWorld question
banks, Lecture notes, Sketchy, YouTube videos, and Peer Tutoring sessions.
Students rated frequency of use and perceived effectiveness using 5-point
Likert scales. Academic impact was measured through self-reported changes in
quiz and test scores following tutoring participation, with qualitative
feedback collected regarding program improvements. 

RESULTS

Students attended an average of 3.94 tutoring sessions and rated
program helpfulness at 3.81 out of 5. Over three-fourths of participants
(77.42%) reported improved academic performance following tutoring. While
Anki and UWorld were the most frequently used resources, tutoring was rated
comparably high in perceived effectiveness despite lower overall utilization.
Findings indicate tutoring provides meaningful academic support, particularly
for anatomy content, but remains underutilized relative to its effectiveness.

CONCLUSION

Structured peer tutoring offers valuable supplemental academic
support in an accelerated medical education but requires increased promotion
and simplification to maximize impact. Early integration during orientation,
strategic scheduling during anatomy-heavy blocks and pre-exam periods, and
expansion beyond anatomy topics may enhance utilization and student outcomes.