Innovations Designed to Integrate Clinical and Basic Science in the Pathology Curriculum
Constantine G. A. Theoharis, MD1, Karen M. Reynolds, MPH1, Allison Boilard, MS1, David Rimm, MD, Ph.D1, Robert Homer, MD, Ph.D1, G. Kenneth Haines III, MD1, and Janet P. Hafler, Ed.D2
Departments of 1Pathology and 2Pediatrics, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Our goal was to integrate clinical applications with basic science in the second-year medical school Pathology curriculum using interactive student centered learning strategies that included self-directed study, small group discussion and innovative self assessments.
BACKGROUND / THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK / IMPORTANCE
One goal of our medical school curriculum is to integrate clinical and basic science content throughout the 4-year curriculum. Last year, we designed many innovative strategies for the second-year pathology course, which attempted to also standardize class materials and self assessments at the start and the end of the semester.
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