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A balanced curriculum?

B V Kirkpatrick1, D W Osberg, E L Kendig

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Medical College Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, USA.

Virginia Medical Quarterly : VMQ
|January 1, 1995
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Medical students show significant deficiencies in humanities and social sciences, indicating a need for curriculum reform. This study highlights a widespread educational challenge beyond just science subjects.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Curriculum Development
  • Social Sciences & Humanities

Background:

  • Publicized emphasis on science education deficiencies in the U.S.
  • Educational shortcomings extend beyond sciences to humanities and social sciences.
  • Need for a balanced curriculum is critical.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the level of knowledge in humanities and social sciences among medical students.
  • To demonstrate the need for curriculum improvement and balance in medical education.

Main Methods:

  • Medical students were tested on humanities and social sciences knowledge.
  • Performance was compared against a high school cohort's top quartile (25%).

Main Results:

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  • 11.2% of medical students scored below the benchmark in humanities.
  • 9.8% of medical students scored below the benchmark in social sciences.
  • Some individual scores were exceptionally low, indicating severe knowledge gaps.

Conclusions:

  • Medical students exhibit notable deficiencies in humanities and social sciences.
  • Current medical school curricula may lack adequate balance.
  • There is a clear need to revise and enhance educational programs to include a stronger foundation in humanities and social sciences.