From Theory to Practice: Advancing Anesthesiology Education Through the Learning Sciences.

Authors

Amy N DiLorenzo

Published in

Anesthesiology clinics. Volume 44. Issue 4. Pages 591-602. Epub Jul 30, 2026.

Abstract

Anesthesiology education occurs in high-stakes environments requiring integration of complex knowledge, procedural skill, and nontechnical competencies. Traditional apprenticeship models alone are insufficient to meet these demands. Learning sciences provide an evidence-based framework to guide innovative teaching strategies that enhance efficiency, retention, and transfer to clinical practice. Core principles-including cognitive load management, spaced learning, retrieval practice, deliberate practice, feedback, contextual learning, experiential learning, and multimedia learning-inform instructional design across simulation, case-based learning, technology-enhanced education, and adaptive learning systems. When innovation is grounded in learning science rather than novelty, anesthesiology educators can improve performance, durable learning, and patient-centered outcomes.

PMID:
42896927
Bibliographic data and abstract were imported from PubMed on 20 Oct 2026.

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