Curriculum Redesign in Veterinary Medicine: Part II

Area of Science:

• Veterinary Medical Education
• Academic Program Development

Background:

• Curricular review is essential for academic program growth.
• Comprehensive redesign requires faculty and administrative commitment.
• Faculty buy-in is crucial for implementing data-driven curricular changes.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the methodology for encouraging faculty engagement in curriculum redesign.
• To share lessons learned from a veterinary medical education program redesign initiative.
• To highlight the importance of faculty support in implementing curricular changes.

Main Methods:

• Utilized an evidence-based model for program redesign.
• Formed a dedicated faculty redesign team.
• Collected and reviewed stakeholder data to inform curriculum mapping and evaluation.

Main Results:

• Developed a specific process for veterinary medical education curriculum redesign.
• Identified strategies to foster faculty engagement and support.
• Documented key lessons learned throughout the redesign process.

Conclusions:

• Faculty engagement is a critical, often understated, component of successful curriculum redesign.
• Effective strategies for encouraging faculty buy-in are essential for implementing evidence-based educational changes.
• The described methodology provides a framework for other institutions undertaking similar academic program enhancements.