Open AccessA Comprehensive Survey of Preclinical Microbiology Curricula Among US Medical Schools
Author(s) -
Dora J. Melber,
Arianne Teherani,
Brian S. Schwartz
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
clinical infectious diseases
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.44
H-Index - 336
eISSN - 1537-6591
pISSN - 1058-4838
DOI - 10.1093/cid/ciw262
Subject(s) - curriculum , accreditation , medicine , antimicrobial stewardship , medical education , microbiology and biotechnology , psychology , pedagogy , biology , antibiotic resistance , antibiotics
A strong foundational understanding of microbiology is crucial for the 21st century physician. Given recent major advances in medical microbiology, curricular changes will likely be needed. Before transforming curricula, we must first obtain a comprehensive understanding of contemporary medical student microbiology education.
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