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Educational programs in US medical schools.

H S Jonas1, S I Etzel, B Barzansky

  • 1Division of Undergraduate Medical Education, American Medical Association.

JAMA
|August 21, 1991
PubMed
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Medical school applications rose in 1990-1991, reversing an 80s decline, with increased diversity and innovative teaching methods. Faculty growth, particularly in clinical roles, is noted, but time allocation and teaching rewards require further study.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Higher Education Trends
  • Faculty Development

Background:

  • Medical school applicant numbers declined throughout the 1980s.
  • Previous academic years saw a decrease in medical school applicants.
  • Faculty time allocation and reward systems for teaching were not well-documented.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze trends in medical school admissions and educational innovations for the 1990-1991 academic year.
  • To examine changes in student demographics, including gender and minority representation.
  • To investigate faculty growth, particularly in clinical roles, and its implications for medical education.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of applicant data and credentials for the 1990-1991 academic year.
  • Review of instructional formats and curriculum changes in medical schools.
  • Examination of faculty numbers, with a focus on clinical faculty and their potential roles.

Main Results:

  • Medical school applications increased, reversing the 1980s downward trend.
  • Accepted applicant credentials stabilized, while the percentage of women and minority students rose.
  • Medical schools are adopting innovative teaching methods like problem-based learning and computer-assisted instruction.
  • There is increased attention to clinical skills evaluation, including multi-station examinations.
  • Clinical faculty numbers have increased, potentially linked to clinical service income and educational innovations.

Conclusions:

  • The 1990-1991 academic year marked a positive shift in medical school admissions and diversity.
  • Medical schools are actively experimenting with educational innovations and curriculum reform.
  • Further research is needed to understand clinical faculty time allocation and the impact of reward systems on teaching.
  • The new US Medical Licensing Examination's effect on curricula warrants future analysis.