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Elective modules in the behavioural sciences.

L A Sachs, C McPherson, W Knopp

    Medical Education
    |January 1, 1984
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    An elective behavioral sciences program was integrated into medical education, offering practical skills highly valued by students. This successful initiative, based on student feedback and evaluations, is now a permanent part of the curriculum.

    Area of Science:

    • Medical Education
    • Behavioral Sciences
    • Curriculum Development

    Background:

    • Medical schools increasingly integrate behavioral sciences into curricula.
    • Traditional curricula face challenges in incorporating diverse behavioral science topics without additional resources.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To design and evaluate an elective module program in behavioral sciences for undergraduate medical students.
    • To assess the program's effectiveness in delivering behavioral science content and student satisfaction.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of an elective module program in behavioral sciences.
    • Collection and analysis of student preference data.
    • Two years of student course evaluation data analysis.

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    Main Results:

    • The program successfully introduced a broad range of behavioral science content without increasing staff or budget.
    • Modules focusing on practical medical skills were most popular among students.
    • Student evaluations indicated success in achieving program intentions.

    Conclusions:

    • The elective behavioral sciences module program is an effective and well-received addition to the medical curriculum.
    • The program's success led to its permanent inclusion in the medical school's curriculum.
    • Student-perceived utility is a key factor in module popularity and program success.