Gamification in medical education: to engage or distract?

Abstract

An analysis of the literature and the introduction of the game "Gynecology" has been carried out to identify the advantages and disadvantages of gamification in medical education. After testing the game on the "Obstetrics and Gynecology" cycle, 70 students were interviewed. The advantages of using game solutions include increased engagement, easier perception of complex topics and the development of team interaction; limitations include uneven engagement, lack of time, organizational and technical difficulties, and uncertainty about the evidence of the impact of games on learning.