Empower Educators. Engage Learners. Transform Outcomes.

The Problem-Based Learning Institute delivers hands-on, case-driven programs that redefine continuing medical education.

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What Is Problem-Based Learning (PBL)?

Problem-Based Learning (PBL) is an interactive, case-based approach where learners collaborate to solve real-world problems instead of passively listening to lectures. Guided by our trained facilitators, participants analyze cases, apply evidence-based reasoning, and strengthen critical thinking and teamwork skills that translate directly to better patient outcomes.

  • Collaborative Learning
  • Critical Thinking
  • Deeper Retention
  • Real-World Application
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Problem-Based Learning Designed to Fit Your Needs

Our programs meet you where you are — whether you need us to train your speakers for pharmaceutical sponsored non CME post graduate education (commercial or medical affairs) or leading educational initiatives (university faculty or at CME conferences). PBLI customizes every experience to fit your organization’s goals and learners.

Flexible Formats

Choose live initial training or virtual refresher.

Interactive Experience

Every session fosters interactive engagement toward discussion of shared decision making.

Professional Impact

Strengthen facilitation, communication, and evidence-based teaching interactive skills that last.

Find the Right PBL Training for You

Whether you’re an pharmaceutical team, individual university educator or part of an CME conference, PBLI has a program designed for your learning goals.

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Advance Your Teaching Skills

Join PBL sessions that make professional education more engaging, collaborative, and practical. Learn from experienced facilitators and gain techniques you can apply immediately to your practice or CME/non CME programs.

  • Live Initial Training
  • Small or Large Group Learning
  • Expert Coaching
  • Virtual Refresher

★★★★★

Your introduction to becoming a skilled facilitator of Problem-Based Learning was greatly appreciated by our members. The expertise you conveyed in case writing and facilitation will be invaluable as we expand knowledge translation and guideline development.

Marcus S. Shaker, MD, MS, FAAAAI, FACAAI, FAAP

– Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth

Jay A. Lieberman, MD, FACAAI, FAAP

– University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center

More Reflections from Our Participants

  • “THE place to become a skilled PBL facilitator. Just learn from the masters like you. Interactive learning is the way to go and hopefully will become the standard, not the exception.”
    Dennis Ledford, M.D.
    Past President, AAAAI
    Professor of Internal Medicine, Division of Allergy & Immunology, University of South Florida School of Medicine, Tampa, FL
  • “It was an excellent program — thoroughly enjoyable and instructive at the same time.”
    Mark Boguniewicz, M.D.
    Professor, National Jewish Hospital and Research Center
  • “I have known Ray and Don for over 20 years and participated in many of their educational initiatives. They are without peer — the best at developing and executing educational programs that fully engage participants. Their training in PBL techniques is cutting-edge and uniquely effective.”
    Lawrence DuBuske, M.D.
    Clinical Professor of Medicine, George Washington University School of Medicine, Division of Allergy & Immunology
  • “After training with your techniques, I felt that I could facilitate a group of mechanical engineers — even though I knew absolutely nothing about building a car.”
    Steven Weinstein, M.D.
    Director, Allergy & Asthma Specialists, Huntington Beach, CA
  • “I have attended a million pharma meetings and learned absolutely nothing at 90% of them. Imagine my surprise when I attended today and had a complete re-thinking of the teaching process! THANK YOU! I have been skilled, but not inspired, for years — you have restored the inspiration.”
    Mark Mehle, M.D., FACS
    Assistant Clinical Professor, Northeast Ohio Medical University
    ENT & Allergy Health Services, Cleveland, OH
  • “I always valued the PBL training that you and Don gave me and used it for some small pharmacy groups several times. Your contribution to training specialists to be skilled PBL facilitators reminds me of the Jewish concept-Tikkun Olam, actions that contribute to healing human suffering..”
    Leslie Hendeles, Pharm.D.
    Professor Emeritus, College of Pharmacy Courtesy Professor, Dept of Pediatrics (Pulmonary)
    University of Florida, Gainesville
  • “There is no question in my mind that interactive educational activities such as Problem-Based Learning are far superior to didactic ‘promotional talks.’ You’ve done a wonderful job training physicians in PBL techniques and vastly improved both industry-sponsored and CME presentations.”
    Myron Zitt, M.D.
    Past President, American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology

Shape the Future of Medical Education

Empower your faculty, elevate your learners, and transform outcomes with interactive, case-based learning.

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