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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Curriculum Development
  • Dermatology Training

Background:

  • New German legislation in 2003 mandated significant changes in medical education.
  • Defined hours for patient contact and small group teaching necessitated curriculum reform.
  • The Ludwig-Maximilian University in Munich (LMU) restructured its medical curriculum.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To adapt the dermatology component of the Medical Curriculum Munich (MeCuM(LMU)) to new legislative requirements.
  • To implement a modular concept for the clinical years, focusing on improved student learning.
  • To integrate innovative teaching methods and support systems for medical students.

Main Methods:

  • Implementation of a modular curriculum for clinical dermatology.
  • Reduction in lecture time, increase in student-patient interaction.
  • Introduction of small group teaching sessions and a defined learning objectives catalogue.
  • Integration of internet-based learning via the Virtual University of Bavaria.
  • Establishment of a faculty development program to enhance teaching competence.

Main Results:

  • The dermatology curriculum at LMU was fundamentally changed to meet new standards.
  • A more individualized learning environment was created for students.
  • Online resources were incorporated into mandatory dermatology teaching.
  • Faculty received training to improve teaching effectiveness.

Conclusions:

  • The modular curriculum successfully adapted dermatology education to new legislative demands.
  • Despite innovations, the large student cohort presents an ongoing challenge.
  • The program aimed to provide optimal, individualized support for each medical student.