Gamification of dermatology: Stud2yBuddy, a novel game to facilitate dermatology revision for final-year medical students.

Abstract

Medical students are subject to high levels of stress and anxiety during revision and assessment periods.1 Literature supports game-based learning in higher education, improving motivation to learn and interactive peer assessment.2 ‘Serious games’ have a pedagogical design.3 Games can help to develop analytical skills and increase retention through active learning. Also, compared with traditional pedagogical methods, educational games result in less stress and anxiety.4,5 Games in education additionally help to promote team building and develop professional skills, offering an alternative method to teaching these valuable skills.3 …