Train Speakers and Faculty in Proven PBL Methods

PBLI trains pharmaceutical speakers and university faculty, CME/non CME programs, and professional organizations to equip educators and speakers with the skills to lead interactive, problem-based learning sessions that inspire engagement and retention.

Programs & Training Options

Explore PBLI’s specialized training formats designed for both CME/non CME programs. Each program equips participants to deliver high-impact, problem-based learning experiences.

Teach the Teachers™

One-Day In-Person Seminar

An immersive day of hands-on facilitator training for 12 to 50 participants. Ideal for pharmaceutical speaker bureaus or universities looking to master in-person PBL methods.

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  • graduation-capLive seminar (1 day)
  • commentsUp to 50 participants
  • usersFocused PBL facilitator coaching
  • brainIncludes real case examples

Virtual PBL Refresher Training

Online Workshop

One interactive two-hour virtual session exclusively for those who previously had live training.

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  • microphoneSmall group refresher
  • videoDownloadable case study materials

Custom CME/non CME PBL Programs

Tailored for Pharmaceutical Speakers & Academic Facility

PBLI develops complete CME/non CME initiatives built around interactive PBL sessions.

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  • hospitalAccommodate any speciality or disease state
  • fileExpert faculty collaboration

What Every PBLI Program Includes

Our training experiences combine decades of educational design with proven PBL methodology—ensuring your team gains practical skills that last beyond the classroom.

Expert Facilitation

Learn from seasoned medical educators with 30+ years of experience in Problem-Based Learning instruction.

Outcome-Focused Design

Every program is built around measurable learning goals to ensure real-world application.

Collaborative Learning

Engage in group discussions that foster problem-solving and critical thinking.

Interactive Sessions

Experience dynamic, participant-driven sessions—not passive lectures.

Custom Learning Materials

Access tailored PBL cases and facilitator guides relevant to any specialty area or disease state.

Shared Decision Making (SDM)

Integration of patient preferences and values.

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about our Problem-Based Learning programs?
Explore answers to some of the most common inquiries about our methods, training formats, and how PBLI partners with pharmaceutical companies, university departments and CME organizations.

Problem-Based Learning (PBL) is an interactive, case-driven teaching method that engages participants in real-world clinical problems. Most PBL case presentations are followed by a brief “mini-lecture” in context to the PBL case. Instead of traditional lectures alone, learners work interactively and collaboratively to analyze, discuss, and solve cases — guided by trained facilitators. This approach enhances critical thinking, retention, and clinical application.

After most PBL case presentations, a post-PBL mini lecture succinctly summarizes and reinforces key concepts, data and practice guidleines in context to the case.

This approach is based upon the Socratic method; it began at Harvard and McMaster over 50 years ago and has spread to every U.S. medical school and many abroad as well.

PBL conforms to true adult learning principles while traditional didactic lectures alone do not.

PBLI programs are ideal for pharmaceutical speaker bureaus, medical educators, CME organizations, and university faculty. Our training equips participants with the techniques and confidence to lead highly effective, discussion-based learning sessions.

We offer two main options:

  • Teach the Teachers™ — a one-day, in-person seminar for up to 50 participants.
  • Virtual PBL Refresher Training — delivered through one two-hour refresher session online only for those perviously trained.
  • Both formats use the same evidence-based methodology and hands-on approach.

Absolutely. Our team collaborates with your pharmaceutical team, university faculty or CME committee to develop clinically relevant, customized PBL cases. These cases can be developed in any speciality or disease state. These cases align with your organization’s learning objectives, clinical priorities, and audience needs.

“Blended PBL” has been proven to drive stronger learning outcomes than passive lectures alone. By actively engaging learners in group problem solving, PBL improves comprehension, long-term retention, collaboration and real-world behavior change.

PBLI has over 30 years of experience and has delivered our signature Teach the Teachers™ workshop more than 80 times to leading pharmaceutical companies, CME groups, and university departments nationwide.

The most effective sessions require breakout groups in multiples of 6 each with a trained PBL facilitator, allowing for strong interaction and personalized feedback. Larger groups can be accommodated with advanced planning for a full day of training.

SDM is a collaborative process that allows patients and their providers to make health care decisions together, taking into account:

•The best scientific evidence available, as well as 

•The patient’s values and preferences.

There are the (6) steps for Shared Decision Making.

  • (1)Determine if a decision is appropriate for SDM
  • (2) Establish Misinformation
  • (3) Offer Choices with Pros and Cons
  • (4) Provide Options
  • (5) Elicit Patient Preferences & Decisions
  • (6) Discuss Next Steps

You can request a custom proposal or sample Teach the Teachers™ agenda through our Contact Page. We’ll tailor your session format, duration, and content to fit your organization’s goals.