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Core curricula for postdoctoral dental students: recent problems, potential solutions, and a model for the future
Anthony M Iacopino1, Thomas B Taft
1University of Manitoba Faculty of Dentistry, D113-780 Bannatyne Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 0W2. iacopino@cc.umanitoba.ca
Journal of Dental Education
|November 1, 2007
Summary
Developing a unified graduate core curriculum in dental education faces challenges. Marquette University
Area of Science:
- Dental Education
- Graduate Medical Education
- Curriculum Development
Background:
- Developing common core curricula for advanced dental education programs presents significant challenges.
- Existing accreditation standards support a unified approach, but implementation is hindered by scheduling, diverse student needs, and faculty shortages.
- While medical literature supports modular core curricula, no previous reports detail their development in advanced dental education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the development and implementation of a new comprehensive graduate core curriculum at Marquette University School of Dentistry.
- To address challenges in delivering a unified core curriculum in advanced dental education programs.
- To provide a flexible, user-friendly model that meets accreditation needs and incorporates continuous improvement.
Main Methods:
- A new comprehensive graduate core curriculum was designed and implemented at Marquette University School of Dentistry in 2000.
- The curriculum was developed to be user-friendly, flexible, and meet specific program and accreditation requirements.
- Assessment tools were integrated for continuous resident feedback and curriculum enhancement.
Main Results:
- Assessment data from residents, faculty, and program directors indicated the new curriculum was successful.
- The implemented model has reportedly transformed graduate education at Marquette University.
- The approach demonstrated success in overcoming previous implementation challenges of shared core curricula.
Conclusions:
- The developed graduate core curriculum model at Marquette University has proven successful.
- This model offers a potential solution for other institutions aiming to refine or establish graduate core curricula in dentistry.
- The findings suggest that a well-designed, flexible core curriculum can enhance advanced dental education.
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