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[Teaching and learning in surgery--The Gottingen curriculum].
S König1, P M Markus, H Becker
1Klinik und Poliklinik für Allgemeinchirurgie, Georg-August-Universität Göttingen.
Summary
Reforming medical education in Germany requires institutional commitment. A revised surgical curriculum in Göttingen improved student learning objectives and patient contact satisfaction, demonstrating effective medical training strategies despite large class sizes.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Surgical Training
- Curriculum Development
Background:
- Medical education in Germany faces challenges including large class sizes and limited practical experience.
- Reforms are crucial for maintaining educational quality at the institutional level.
Purpose of the Study:
- To demonstrate a high-didactic surgical curriculum adaptable for large student cohorts.
- To improve medical education through integrated organization, transparency, and multimedia teaching.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of an integrated organizational structure for patient care and education.
- Development of online guidebooks for transparent curriculum content.
- Conducting patient-oriented tuition in small groups for surgical examination and practical courses.
- Utilizing a Teaching Studio with multimedia resources and a dedicated website for curriculum information.
Main Results:
- Significant improvement in students achieving learning objectives, with 65% reporting "well" or "very well" post-reform (up from 17%).
- 46% of students awarded top marks for patient contact tuition in the practical surgery course.
- Positive student feedback and motivation documented through continuous evaluation.
Conclusions:
- The revised surgical curriculum in Göttingen effectively enhances medical education quality.
- Integrated organization, multimedia, and small-group, patient-oriented tuition are key to successful reform.
- Continuous evaluation is vital for ongoing improvement of educational concepts.