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Communication and the process of educational change
E F Dannefer1, M A Johnston, S K Krackov
1University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, New York 14642, USA.
Summary
Effective communication is crucial for successful curricular reform in medical education. This study highlights key communication strategies and lessons learned from eight schools implementing change.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Organizational Communication
- Curriculum Development
Background:
- The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's "Preparing Physicians for the Future: Program in Medical Education" involved eight participating schools.
- Educational innovation discourse often overlooks the critical role of communication in reform.
- Previous initiatives have not fully explored effective communication patterns for curricular change.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the role of communication in curricular reform processes.
- To identify effective communication patterns supporting educational reform.
- To analyze lessons learned regarding communication in medical education reform.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of collective experiences from eight medical schools.
- Description of a four-stage change model (recognition, planning, implementation, institutionalization).
- Outline of communication strategies, structures, and mechanisms.
Main Results:
- Good communication is a decisive element for successful reform initiatives.
- Communication plays a vital role in each stage of the change process.
- Strategies for promoting ownership and positive communication structures were identified.
Conclusions:
- Effective communication is essential for the success of curricular reform in medical education.
- Understanding and implementing specific communication strategies can enhance reform efforts.
- Lessons learned provide valuable insights for future educational innovations.
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