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A suggested outline for writing curriculum development journal articles: the IDCRD format
1College of Human Medicine, Michigan State University, A-206 East Fee Hall, East Lansing, Michigan, USA. reznich@msu.edu
Teaching and Learning in Medicine
|March 29, 2001
Summary
Medical educators can now use the Introduction, Development, Curriculum, Results, and Discussion (IDCRD) format for publishing curriculum development. This standardized approach aids in sharing and replicating successful educational innovations.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Curriculum Development
Background:
- Medical school and residency faculty have actively developed and revised curricula over the past decade.
- Curriculum development efforts are often published in peer-reviewed journals.
- A lack of a uniform format hinders the reporting of curriculum development in the literature.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a standardized format for organizing manuscripts reporting curriculum development efforts.
- To provide guidance for medical educators publishing curriculum development work.
Main Methods:
- The proposed format is the Introduction, Development, Curriculum, Results, and Discussion (IDCRD) outline.
- Detailed descriptions of each section within the IDCRD format are provided.
Main Results:
- The IDCRD format offers a structured approach to manuscript preparation.
- This format facilitates clear and comprehensive reporting of curriculum development.
Conclusions:
- The IDCRD manuscript outline provides guidance for medical educators.
- Adoption of uniform descriptions by journals will enhance the sharing and replication of successful curriculum efforts.