A Third-Year Medical School Ophthalmology Curriculum for a Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship Model.

ABSTRACT: Background  Longitudinal Integrated Clerkships (LICs) are innovative educational models that allow medical student continuity with patients, preceptors, colleagues, and health care systems. Given their benefits, the number of LICs continues to increase. We share a pilot model for an ophthalmology LIC curriculum at the University of Colorado School of Medicine targeted for students to see patients through transitions of care. Methods  A needs assessment was performed including literature search, interviews with expert faculty, and a precurricular student questionnaire. Based on our findings, we developed a pilot two-part curriculum consisting of an introductory lecture and a half-day clinical experience designed to integrate patient eye care into the LIC model. At the end of t

SUBMITTER: Marin AI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9927252 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature