Abstract
For the last 20 years, undergraduate medical education has seen a major curricular reform movement toward integration of basic and clinical sciences. The rationale for integrated medical school curricula focuses on the application of knowledge in a clinical context and the early ability to practice key skills such as critical thinking and clinical problem-solving. The method and extent of discipline integration can vary widely from single sessions to entire programs. A challenge for integrated curricula is the design of appropriate assessments. The goal of this review is to provide a framework for clinical anatomy educators with definitions of integration, examples of existing integration models, strategies, and instructional methods that promote integration of basic and clinical sciences.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 785-793 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Clinical Anatomy |
Volume | 34 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 2021 |
Keywords
- anatomy education
- cognitive integration
- curriculum integration
- teaching innovation
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Anatomy
- Histology