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Curriculum revision using a three-dimensional model.

E F Soefer1, D E Swee

  • 1Department of Family Practice and Pediatrics, Temple University School of Medicine, Phildelphia.

Family Medicine
|March 1, 1988
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A novel 3D pyramid model was created to revise the "Introduction to Primary Care" curriculum for medical students. This framework organizes course content, teaching, and evaluation around the complexities of primary care delivery.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Primary Care Research

Background:

  • Curriculum development in medical education requires effective frameworks.
  • Primary care education faces challenges in addressing complex patient and system factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a conceptual model for revising the "Introduction to Primary Care" course.
  • To provide a theoretical framework for organizing primary care curriculum.

Main Methods:

  • A three-dimensional, four-sided pyramid model was conceptualized.
  • The model's base corners represent the individual, family, doctor, and organized medicine.
  • Health is positioned at the pyramid's pinnacle.

Main Results:

  • The pyramid model visually represents the multifaceted nature of primary care.

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  • It serves as a guide for structuring course content.
  • The model facilitates the organization of teaching methods and evaluation strategies.

    • Conclusions:

    • The developed 3D model offers a structured approach to primary care curriculum revision.
    • It effectively integrates key components of primary care delivery into educational design.
    • This framework can enhance the teaching and assessment of primary care principles for medical students.