Flipped Vet Radiology Course Lifts Scores 3 Points, but Workload Strains Teachers and Students

A flipped classroom model for veterinary radiology improved mean post-test scores by 2.9 points (6.5 to 9.5 out of 12, p<.001). Students appreciated flexible online modules but reported early overload and unclear expectations, while teacher support was mixed. (exact CI not repor…

• Design: Pre-post study of a new flipped radiology course vs. prior traditional format for all third-year vet students at one university (Vienna), with 18 students in focus groups.
• Mixed reception: Two teachers opposed the format, two supported it, and one was neutral. Students valued digital resources but struggled with workload, limited feedback, and orientation early on.
• Limitation: Small, single-institution first implementation in one semester with no control group, limiting generalizability.

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