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Curriculum development: a how to primer.
Jill Schneiderhan1, Timothy C Guetterman1, Margaret L Dobson1
1Department of Family Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.
Family Medicine and Community Health
|March 10, 2020
Summary
This paper outlines a six-step process for medical education curriculum development, including needs assessment and evaluation. It provides a template for family medicine educators to design effective learning experiences.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Curriculum Development
Background:
- Family medicine faculty require effective curriculum development skills for diverse learners.
- Evolving educational environments necessitate innovative curricula.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a structured, six-step approach to medical education curriculum development.
- To offer a template for designing or redesigning curricula in medical education.
Main Methods:
- Needs assessment
- Content determination
- Goal and objective writing
- Educational strategy selection
- Curriculum implementation
- Curriculum evaluation
Main Results:
- The six-step process simplifies curriculum development.
- The approach is applicable to various medical education levels.
Conclusions:
- A systematic curriculum development process is essential for medical educators.
- This framework can guide the creation of effective medical training programs.
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