Curating a Case Catalog: Development and Implementation of a Process for Revising Small Group Teaching Cases for...

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Curriculum Development

Background:

• Case-based learning (CBL) is fundamental to undergraduate medical education (UME).
• Existing CBL case catalogs require systematic curation to maintain relevance and instructional quality.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe an institutional process for curating a catalog of CBL cases for pre-clerkship UME.
• To provide a practical guide for faculty in developing and revising CBL materials.

Main Methods:

• A structured revision process involving foundational and clinical science faculty.
• Incorporation of student and faculty feedback into case revisions.
• Revisions focused on core attributes: relevance, realism, challenge, consistency, currency, diversity, inclusivity, patient-centeredness, and mission-centeredness.

Main Results:

• Development of a curated catalog of CBL cases.
• Implementation led to increased focus on primary care.
• Enhanced humanization and diversification of patient cases within the curriculum.

Conclusions:

• The described institutional process effectively enhances CBL case catalogs.
• This systematic approach improves the quality and impact of medical education cases.
• Outcomes demonstrate a positive shift towards patient-centered and diverse medical training.