Evaluation methods
We custom-designed a self-report questionnaire to collect data on student demographics, and scholarships awarded, as well as their understanding of, acceptance of, and interest in the two teaching methods.This questionnaire can be downloaded as following (The effectiveness of the teaching methods was also assessed using 30 questions randomly selected from the corresponding medical school’s standard databank of questions for assessing knowledge of psychopathology. The paper-based exam comprised 20 single-choice questions and 10 multiple-choice questions, and each of the 30 questions was worth 1 point. Thus, the total possible score was 30 points. After the students completed the assessment, they were told that their scores would not be included in the overall assessment of their academic performance.