Curriculum for the 21st Century.pptVIP

Curriculum for the 21st Century Curriculum Changes for the UASOM at UAB Curriculum for the 21st Century Years 1-2 (Pre-Clerkship) Modular integrated/organ based Concept driven Adult/active learning Year 3: Clerkships Will begin earlier Structure and organization to be reviewed Continue themes Mandatory Scholarly Activity (expanded definition of scholarship) Three months Review committee Year 4 Reevaluate all current 4th year requirements Pre-residency prep course Teaching /basic science Guiding Principles of the Curriculum Student Centered, Active Learning, Application Based Based on Problem Solving Based on SOM Goals and Objectives Learning facilitated through clinical context Integration of modules with interdepartmental approach Appreciation of evidence as the basis for medical decision making Appreciation of investigation as a component of medical practice and learning Integration of Important Themes Use of evaluation methods appropriate to assess different goal and objectives Pre-Clerkship Phase Modules including: Patient, Society and Doctor Fundamentals 1 (biochemistry, genetics,cell biology, physiology) Fundamentals 2 (pathology, pharmacology, microbiology, immunology) 8 organ-based modules 3 weeks of “Special Topics” Blend of instructional modalities and assessments Interdisciplinary and integrated in instruction and assessment Modules are not departmentally controlled and are responsible to the MEC Clerkship Phase Current Core Clerkships to be reviewed for needed changes Start 2 months earlier than current July 1 start date Opportunity for us to consider innovation Themes will continue in longitudinal fashion Scholarly Activity Phase Scholarship as defined broadly as in faculty promotion 12 weeks of an approved scholarly activity Required for graduation Appropriately mentored and supervised Defined final product for each experience Review and oversight by a faculty panel Pre-residency Phase (4th Year) Preparation for next phase of training Individualize