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Gastroenterology Curriculum in the Canadian Medical School System
Joint Authors
Dang, ThucNhi Tran
Wong, Clarence
Bistritz, Lana
Source
Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-04-06
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background and Purpose.
Gastroenterology is a diverse subspecialty that covers a wide array of topics.
The preclinical gastroenterology curriculum is often the only formal training that medical students receive prior to becoming residents.
There is no Canadian consensus on learning objectives or instructional methods and a general lack of awareness of curriculum at other institutions.
This results in variable background knowledge for residents and lack of guidance for course development.
Objectives.
(1) Elucidate gastroenterology topics being taught at the preclinical level.
(2) Determine instructional methods employed to teach gastroenterology content.
Results.
A curriculum map of gastroenterology topics was constructed from 10 of the medical schools that responded.
Topics often not taught included pediatric GI diseases, surgery and trauma, food allergies/intolerances, and obesity.
Gastroenterology was taught primarily by gastroenterologists and surgeons.
Didactic and small group teaching was the most employed teaching method.
Conclusion.
This study is the first step in examining the Canadian gastroenterology curriculum at a preclinical level.
The data can be used to inform curriculum development so that topics generally lacking are better incorporated in the curriculum.
The study can also be used as a guide for further curriculum design and alignment across the country.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Dang, ThucNhi Tran& Wong, Clarence& Bistritz, Lana. 2017. Gastroenterology Curriculum in the Canadian Medical School System. Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Dang, ThucNhi Tran…[et al.]. Gastroenterology Curriculum in the Canadian Medical School System. Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Dang, ThucNhi Tran& Wong, Clarence& Bistritz, Lana. Gastroenterology Curriculum in the Canadian Medical School System. Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1141482
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1141482