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Developing an outcome-focused core curriculum.

David Newble1, Patsy Stark, Nigel Bax

  • 1Academic Unit of Medical Education, The University of Sheffield, Sheffield S5 7AU, UK.

Medical Education
|June 18, 2005
PubMed
Summary

UK medical schools are developing outcome-focused core curricula to integrate learning and reduce factual overload. This approach provides a practical framework for health professional programs seeking curriculum reform.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Curriculum Development
  • Health Professions Education

Background:

  • UK medical schools are adapting curricula to meet regulatory requirements.
  • Focus is on curriculum integration and reducing factual overload.
  • Various strategies are employed to manage curriculum demands.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a curriculum development process.
  • Emphasizes a clear vision and outcome-based approach.
  • Led to an outcome-focused core curriculum structured around clinical problems.

Main Methods:

  • Adoption of an outcome-based approach.
  • Identification of clear learning outcomes.
  • Structuring the curriculum around clinical problems.

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Main Results:

  • Development of an outcome-focused core curriculum.
  • Curriculum is accessible to all students and staff.
  • Model is simple to comprehend and implement.

Conclusions:

  • A practical framework for managing integration and factual overload has been developed.
  • The model is suitable for health professional programs.
  • Offers a realistic approach to defining a core curriculum.