Open AccessIntegrating the Educators: Outcomes of a Pilot Program to Prime Basic Science Medical Educators for Success in Integrated Curricula
Author(s) -
Ann Zumwalt,
Isabel Domı́nguez
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
medical science educator
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.257
H-Index - 13
ISSN - 2156-8650
DOI - 10.1007/s40670-019-00742-0
Subject(s) - pace , curriculum , medical education , medicine , psychology , pedagogy , geodesy , geography
"Integrating the Educators" is a program to prepare early career basic scientists to teach effectively in integrated medical curricula, where connections between basic sciences and clinical application are highlighted and emphasized. Advanced PhD trainees received didactic training in best practices in medical education followed by 3 months shadowing clinician educator mentors. This combination of experiences was designed to contrast the methods, focus, and pace of teaching in the clinical setting compared to the typical basic science classroom. Trainees' knowledge and attitudes shifted to recognize the faster pace and clinical focus necessary in integrated curricula.