Published September 11, 2024 | Version v1
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THE IMPACT OF GAMIFICATION ON THE RETENTION OF MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY AMONG MEDICAL STUDENTS

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This article examines the impact of gamification on the retention of medical terminology among medical students. Gamification, the application of game-design elements in non-game contexts, has gained popularity as an educational tool to enhance engagement and motivation in learning environments. The study explores how features like points, levels, and challenges affect students’ ability to retain complex medical vocabulary. Through a comparison of traditional learning methods with gamified platforms such as language apps and digital flashcards, the research highlights the potential of gamification to improve long-term memory retention. It also addresses the motivational factors associated with gamified learning and the role of immediate feedback in reinforcing vocabulary. The findings suggest that gamification could play a crucial role in modernizing medical education and making vocabulary acquisition more effective.

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