Goals for medical student education
and learning outcomes will guide curriculum development.
Achievement of a core set of learning outcomes will be required
by graduation.
The focus of the curriculum will be on student learning utilizing
effective teaching practices.
Faculty development is an essential component of effective
teaching practices.
The content of the curriculum will be focused on the patient.
Biomedical, clinical and psychosocial sciences will be integrated
with clinical skills and professionalism throughout the curriculum.
Intensive clinical activities will be interspersed throughout
the curriculum to reinforce biomedical, clinical, and psychosocial
sciences, and clinical skills and professionalism.
The curriculum will provide opportunities at appropriate
times for students to acquire additional experience in selected
areas of professional interest.
The curriculum will incorporate
flexibility to recognize differences in students’ learning
styles and professional interests.
