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An individualized course in clinical psychiatry
Journal of Medical Education
|July 1, 1976
Summary
This study describes an individualized clinical psychiatry course using innovative teaching methods like programmed instruction and mastery-level evaluations. It highlights the benefits and challenges of these modern educational strategies in medical training.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Psychiatry Training
Background:
- Traditional lecture formats dominate medical education.
- There is a slow adoption of new teaching strategies in medical schools.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe an individualized clinical psychiatry course.
- To evaluate innovative teaching methods in medical education.
Main Methods:
- Programmed instruction
- Behavioral objectives
- Criterion-referenced mastery evaluations
- Contracting for grades
- Small-group discussions
Main Results:
- The course utilized several modern pedagogical techniques.
- Advantages of these new methods were identified.
- New challenges associated with these methods emerged.
Conclusions:
- Individualized instruction offers benefits in clinical psychiatry education.
- Implementation of new teaching methods presents unique challenges.
- Further research is needed to optimize these strategies.