Teaching family medicine: a longitudinal and modular competency-based approach.

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Title: Teaching family medicine: a longitudinal and modular competency-based approach.
Authors: Lee, Kheng H (AUTHOR), Cook, Sandy (AUTHOR), Kamei, Robert (AUTHOR)
Source: Medical Education. Nov2012, Vol. 46 Issue 11, p1102-1102. 0p.
Subjects: Family medicine, Study & teaching of medicine, Teaching methods
Geographic Terms: Singapore
Abstract: The article describes the efforts of a graduate medical school located in Singapore to design an innovative clerkship that complements the school’s unique curriculum. A year-long programme with a modular competency-based approach was created allowing students to experience care continuity and patient-centredness in the community. The programme was well accepted by faculty and students. The clerkship achieved a high rating in the students’ evaluation of the programme’s viability.
Database: Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection
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Abstract:The article describes the efforts of a graduate medical school located in Singapore to design an innovative clerkship that complements the school’s unique curriculum. A year-long programme with a modular competency-based approach was created allowing students to experience care continuity and patient-centredness in the community. The programme was well accepted by faculty and students. The clerkship achieved a high rating in the students’ evaluation of the programme’s viability.
ISSN:03080110
DOI:10.1111/medu.12023