Working with medical students to enhance the pre-clinical medical curriculum

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Abstract

Introduction: The curriculum of a medical program is developed primarily by academic and clinical staff with minimal input from students. Student feedback on the program is usually after completion and utilised by educators to address the gaps between student and teacher expectations. The MD program at Western Sydney University presents an opportunity through the “scholarly project attachment’ to have Year 3 and 4 medical students become partners in the co-design of the curriculum with their input extending beyond end-point feedback. Objective: The Medical education stream provides projects focused on creating curricular materials including problem-based learning case scenarios, formative assessments and/or evaluating curricular design and delivery with focus on the pre-clinical curriculum. This partnership with medical students has been mutually beneficial with the program having detailed review and renewal from the student’s perspective to enhance future cohort experience, as well as the student gaining a deeper appreciation of the work behind the scenes. The team would like to share our experiences including what worked for setting up students for success, and the considerations when working with students. Issues/Questions for exploration OR Ideas for further discussion: We would like to explore how other institutions are implementing strategies to partner with students to enhance their medical curriculum.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationANZAHPE 2023: Turning Tides, Navigating the Opportunities: Abstract Book, Gold Coast, Queensland, 26-29 June 2023
PublisherAustralian and New Zealand Association for Health Professional Educators
Number of pages1
Publication statusPublished - 2023
EventAustralian and New Zealand Association for Health Professional Educators. Conference - Gold Coast, Australia
Duration: 26 Jun 202329 Jun 2023

Conference

ConferenceAustralian and New Zealand Association for Health Professional Educators. Conference
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CityGold Coast
Period26/06/2329/06/23

Keywords

  • partnership
  • medical students
  • curriculum development
  • Assessment

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