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Programmatic computer simulation model for medical school planning.

B R Forsyth, R Laverty, P Hebert

    Journal of Medical Education
    |August 1, 1975
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    A computer simulation model for medical schools can increase class size by reallocating faculty time. However, clinical resources, not faculty, ultimately limit class size.

    Area of Science:

    • Medical education
    • Health systems modeling
    • Operations research

    Background:

    • Medical schools face resource allocation challenges.
    • Accurate planning models are crucial for optimizing educational programs.
    • Existing models may not fully integrate cost and resource data.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop a comprehensive computer simulation model for medical school planning.
    • To integrate disparate simulation models with cost study data.
    • To validate the model's ability to estimate program costs and resource utilization.

    Main Methods:

    • Developed a programmatic computer simulation model for a medical school.
    • Integrated multiple existing simulation models.
    • Incorporated on-site cost study information for faculty hours and financial costs.

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  • Performed an elementary validation of the generated model.

    • Main Results:

    • The simulation model successfully generated program costs in faculty hours and dollars.
    • Results indicated a potential class size increase from 75 to 100 students by reallocating faculty time.
    • The primary limitation for increasing class size was the availability of clinical materials.
    • Basic science departments could accommodate larger classes with minimal impact, unlike clinical departments.

    Conclusions:

    • Faculty time reallocation can support larger medical school class sizes.
    • Clinical resource availability, particularly clinical materials, is a critical bottleneck.
    • Optimizing medical school capacity requires balancing educational goals with clinical resource constraints.