Transforming a U.S. scholarly concentrations program internationally: lessons learned.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Scholarly Concentrations programs in U.S. medical schools aim to instill passion for critical thinking and promote careers in academic medicine. The rise of these programs has seen variable goals, structure, and outcomes. Transformation of these programs internationally is in its infancy.

Methods

We describe implementation of the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Scholarly Concentrations program, offering Basic Science, Clinical Science, Medical Ethics/Healing Arts, History of Medicine, and Public Health/Community Service, at Bezmiâlem Vakif University in Istanbul, Turkey. Over six modules in the preclinical years, students develop a faculty-mentored experience which encourages the acquisition of attitudes and skills for self-directed, lifelong learning and scholar

SUBMITTER: Sozio SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6485131 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature