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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Healthcare systems require strengthened pharmacology education for physicians.
  • Lund University's medical school plans a new curriculum.
  • Existing pharmacology competencies need evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify essential basic and clinical pharmacology competencies for newly qualified physicians.
  • To inform the development of a new medical curriculum at Lund University.
  • To ensure curriculum aligns with healthcare system needs.

Main Methods:

  • A modified three-round Delphi technique was employed.
  • 31 physicians were invited to participate; 25 completed all rounds.
  • Competencies were ranked using a 4-point scale (necessary, desirable, useful, not necessary).

Main Results:

  • Initially 258 suggestions were reduced to 95 competencies.
  • 40 competencies were deemed necessary by at least 75% of the panel.
  • Consensus on competencies increased across Delphi rounds.

Conclusions:

  • Identified 40 core competencies in pharmacology for medical graduates.
  • These competencies can guide the creation of learning outcomes for a new medical curriculum.
  • The study provides a data-driven approach to curriculum development in pharmacology.