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[The hidden curriculum in medical teaching]
1Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Andrés Bello, Sede Viña del Mar, Chile. arojas1040@ yahoo.com
Revista Medica De Chile
|January 29, 2013
Summary
The hidden curriculum in medical education, encompassing attitudes and skills learned during clinical practice, significantly shapes students. Its profound impact is difficult to quantify but essential for professional development.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Clinical Teaching
- Hidden Curriculum
Context:
- Formal medical curricula are insufficient for clinical teaching.
- The "hidden curriculum" encompasses informal learning of attitudes and skills.
- Teacher's persona, environment, and school atmosphere are crucial.
Purpose:
- To reflect on the challenges of clinical teaching in medical education.
- To highlight the significance of the hidden curriculum.
- To discuss the immeasurable impact of informal learning.
Summary:
- Clinical teaching transcends formal programming, relying on informal "hidden curriculum" elements.
- Student characteristics are shaped by the teacher's influence and the learning environment.
- The hidden curriculum's impact, though hard to measure, is vital.
Impact:
- Recognizing the hidden curriculum's role is crucial for improving medical training.
- Understanding informal learning pathways can enhance student development.
- This reflection addresses a growing concern in medical education quality.
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