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A competency-based longitudinal core curriculum in medical neuroscience
Lisa R Merlin1, Holli A Horak2, Tracey A Milligan2
1From SUNY Downstate Medical Center and Kings County Hospital (L.R.M.), Brooklyn, NY; University of Arizona (H.A.H.), Tucson; Harvard Medical School and Brigham & Women's Hospital (T.A.M.), Boston, MA; Oregon Health & Science University and Portland VAMC (J.A.K.); and University of Toledo (I.I.A.), OH. lisa.merlin@downstate.edu.
Neurology
|July 1, 2014
Summary
This study outlines a new competency-based medical neuroscience curriculum. It integrates preclinical and clinical learning objectives for the six core competencies required for physicians.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Neuroscience Education
Background:
- Medical schools are adopting competency-based curricula, focusing on six core competencies for physician training.
- Integrating preclinical and clinical studies, along with developing effective learning objectives and assessments, presents challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline a longitudinal, competency-based curriculum in medical neuroscience for undergraduate medical education.
- To provide a framework for neuroscience educators to develop and implement this curriculum.
Main Methods:
- A group of neuroscience educators reviewed existing standards and survey data.
- Key resources included USMLE content outlines, LCME requirements, and prior AAN curricula.
Main Results:
- A curriculum outline with active learning objectives for each of the six core competencies was developed.
- Emphasis is placed on documenting experiences and suggests assessment measures for competency achievement.
Conclusions:
- The developed curriculum provides a comprehensive framework for medical neuroscience education.
- It is designed to be adaptable for stand-alone use or for educators seeking to deepen specific areas of study.
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