Faculty perceptions regarding an individually tailored, flexible length, outcomes-based curriculum for undergraduate medical students
Purpose The perception of faculty members about an individually tailored, flexible-length, outcomes-based curriculum for undergraduate medical students was studied. Their opinion about the advantages, disadvantages, and challenges was also noted. This study was done to help educational institutions...
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| author | Pathiyil Ravi Shankar Tayyaba Azhar Vishna Devi Nadarajah Hui Meng Er Mahwish Arooj Ian G. Wilson |
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| description | Purpose The perception of faculty members about an individually tailored, flexible-length, outcomes-based curriculum for undergraduate medical students was studied. Their opinion about the advantages, disadvantages, and challenges was also noted. This study was done to help educational institutions identify academic and social support and resources required to ensure that graduate competencies are not compromised by a flexible education pathway. Methods The study was done at the International Medical University, Malaysia, and the University of Lahore, Pakistan. Semi-structured interviews were conducted from 1st August 2021 to 17th March 2022. Demographic information was noted. Themes were identified, and a summary of the information under each theme was created. Results A total of 24 (14 from Malaysia and 10 from Pakistan) faculty participated. Most agreed that undergraduate medical students can progress (at a differential rate) if they attain the required competencies. Among the major advantages mentioned were that students may graduate faster, learn at a pace comfortable to them, and develop an individualized learning pathway. Several logistical challenges must be overcome. Providing assessments on demand will be difficult. Significant regulatory hurdles were anticipated. Artificial intelligence (AI) can play an important role in creating an individualized learning pathway and supporting time-independent progression. The course may be (slightly) cheaper than a traditional one. Conclusion This study provides a foundation to further develop and strengthen flexible-length competency-based medical education modules. Further studies are required among educators at other medical schools and in other countries. Online learning and AI will play an important role. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-8abaa5476a654e5d8f80e15f437850532023-09-11T05:41:41ZengKorean Society of Medical EducationKorean Journal of Medical Education2005-727X2005-72882023-09-0135323524710.3946/kjme.2023.2621371Faculty perceptions regarding an individually tailored, flexible length, outcomes-based curriculum for undergraduate medical studentsPathiyil Ravi Shankar0Tayyaba Azhar1Vishna Devi Nadarajah2Hui Meng Er3Mahwish Arooj4Ian G. Wilson5 IMU Centre for Education, International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Department of Medical Education, Fatima Memorial Hospital College of Medicine and Dentistry, Lahore, Pakistan IMU Centre for Education, School of Medicine, International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia IMU Centre for Education, Faculty of Medicine Health, International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Department of Medical Education, University College of Medicine and Dentistry, Lahore, Pakistan IMU Centre for Education, International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaPurpose The perception of faculty members about an individually tailored, flexible-length, outcomes-based curriculum for undergraduate medical students was studied. Their opinion about the advantages, disadvantages, and challenges was also noted. This study was done to help educational institutions identify academic and social support and resources required to ensure that graduate competencies are not compromised by a flexible education pathway. Methods The study was done at the International Medical University, Malaysia, and the University of Lahore, Pakistan. Semi-structured interviews were conducted from 1st August 2021 to 17th March 2022. Demographic information was noted. Themes were identified, and a summary of the information under each theme was created. Results A total of 24 (14 from Malaysia and 10 from Pakistan) faculty participated. Most agreed that undergraduate medical students can progress (at a differential rate) if they attain the required competencies. Among the major advantages mentioned were that students may graduate faster, learn at a pace comfortable to them, and develop an individualized learning pathway. Several logistical challenges must be overcome. Providing assessments on demand will be difficult. Significant regulatory hurdles were anticipated. Artificial intelligence (AI) can play an important role in creating an individualized learning pathway and supporting time-independent progression. The course may be (slightly) cheaper than a traditional one. Conclusion This study provides a foundation to further develop and strengthen flexible-length competency-based medical education modules. Further studies are required among educators at other medical schools and in other countries. Online learning and AI will play an important role.http://kjme.kr/upload/pdf/kjme-2023-262.pdffacultycurriculummedical studentsartificial intelligence |
| spellingShingle | Pathiyil Ravi Shankar Tayyaba Azhar Vishna Devi Nadarajah Hui Meng Er Mahwish Arooj Ian G. Wilson Faculty perceptions regarding an individually tailored, flexible length, outcomes-based curriculum for undergraduate medical students Korean Journal of Medical Education faculty curriculum medical students artificial intelligence |
| title | Faculty perceptions regarding an individually tailored, flexible length, outcomes-based curriculum for undergraduate medical students |
| title_full | Faculty perceptions regarding an individually tailored, flexible length, outcomes-based curriculum for undergraduate medical students |
| title_fullStr | Faculty perceptions regarding an individually tailored, flexible length, outcomes-based curriculum for undergraduate medical students |
| title_full_unstemmed | Faculty perceptions regarding an individually tailored, flexible length, outcomes-based curriculum for undergraduate medical students |
| title_short | Faculty perceptions regarding an individually tailored, flexible length, outcomes-based curriculum for undergraduate medical students |
| title_sort | faculty perceptions regarding an individually tailored flexible length outcomes based curriculum for undergraduate medical students |
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