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A comparative curricular review project.

W T Crow, J Christy, D Vick

    The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association
    |May 1, 1989
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    A curriculum review at Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine found its osteopathic education closely aligned with the Core Curriculum. Minor adjustments improved course sequencing and content, enhancing the first-year program.

    Area of Science:

    • Medical Education
    • Osteopathic Medicine

    Background:

    • The Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (TCOM) undertook a curriculum review to assess its osteopathic education program.
    • A comparative analysis was performed against the established Core Curriculum in Osteopathic Education.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the comprehensiveness of TCOM's instruction in osteopathic philosophy, principles, and practices.
    • To identify discrepancies between the TCOM curriculum and the Core Curriculum document.

    Main Methods:

    • A detailed, course-by-course review was conducted by student physicians.
    • Faculty members reviewed the findings for each course.

    Main Results:

    • TCOM's curriculum demonstrated significant similarity to the Core Curriculum.

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  • Identified areas included instructional redundancy, suboptimal sequencing, and some unaddressed topics.
  • Faculty actions led to course consolidation and a net reduction in weekly contact hours.

    • Conclusions:

    • The curriculum review facilitated significant curricular changes and improvements.
    • Enhanced course scheduling improved the overall consistency and stability of the first-year program.