The organization of breast health and diseases topics in undergraduate medical education programs: a model proposal.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In Türkiye, over 100 medical faculties implement integrated medical education, but integration levels vary and are often at initial stages of the integration ladder. Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (IU-ITF), as the first medical faculty in Türkiye, has been a pioneer and leader in many aspects. As faculty of IU-ITF, we have identified certain shortcomings in our program and are committed to improving it. This study aims to analyse how breast health and diseases are integrated into the undergraduate medical education (UGME) program at IU-ITF, identifying its strengths and weaknesses. Additionally, it seeks to evaluate the program's alignment with the National Core Education Program (UÇEP) and propose a new model for integrating "breast health and diseases

SUBMITTER: Ozcinar B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11963368 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature