Abstract
BACKGROUND: Peer-to-peer learning allows students to practice the physical exam on their peers. OBJECTIVES: To understand the experience of students who participate in peer-to-peer physical examination. METHODS: A 28-question survey examining the peer-to-peer learning experience was sent to all students who completed the physical exam course at the Yale School of Medicine from 2019 to 2024. RESULTS: Of the 78 students who responded, 49 (62.8%) were in favor of the practice, while 11 (14.1%) reported being uncomfortable with peer-to-peer learning. CONCLUSIONS: This study demonstrates general student approval of practicing the physical exam on peers, but there are differences in opinion depending on gender and background. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s40670-025-02588-1.