Foundational Elements of School-Specific Augmented Medical Education

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Educational Technology
• Learning Science

Background:

• Interinstitutional and collaborative efforts are recommended for enriching medical education.
• A need exists for school-specific augmented medical education models.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe an evidence-backed conceptual model for school-specific augmented medical education.
• To outline foundational elements for improving the medical learning experience.

Main Methods:

• The model is conceptual and evidence-backed.
• It comprises six foundational elements: technology-enriched learning environments, analytics for instructional interventions, the Science of Learning (cognitive neuroscience and educational psychology), self-regulated learning strategies, competency-based approaches, and blended learning instructional design.

Main Results:

• A six-element model for augmented medical education is proposed.
• The model integrates technology, data analytics, learning science, self-regulated learning, competency-based education, and blended learning.

Conclusions:

• This model can guide the implementation of augmented medical education.
• Harnessing creativity from leadership, educators, and learners is key to improving medical education.