A Study of Diabetes Teaching in Canadian Medical Schools

Abstract Purpose To assess the current status of diabetes teaching in Canadian medical schools. Methods Faculty primarily responsible for teaching undergraduate diabetes education were identified at all 17 Canadian medical schools and were asked to provide their undergraduate diabetes curricula. The...

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Published in:Canadian journal of diabetes 2016-04, Vol.40 (2), p.149-151
Main Authors: Ho, Janice D., MB BCh, FRCPC, Woo, Vincent C., MD, FRCPC
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Canada - epidemiology
Curriculum
Diabetes Mellitus - prevention & control
diabète de type 2
Education, Medical, Undergraduate - organization & administration
Endocrinology & Metabolism
enseignement médical de premier cycle
enseignement à la faculté de médecine
Health Education
Humans
medical school teaching
Other
Schools, Medical
Students - psychology
Surveys and Questionnaires
Teaching
type 2 diabetes
undergraduate medical education
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Summary:Abstract Purpose To assess the current status of diabetes teaching in Canadian medical schools. Methods Faculty primarily responsible for teaching undergraduate diabetes education were identified at all 17 Canadian medical schools and were asked to provide their undergraduate diabetes curricula. The curricula were analyzed by method of teaching. Results Reponses were obtained from14 of 17 (82%) medical schools. The average number of teaching hours in the entire undergraduate program was 15.4 and ranged from 7 to 22.5 hours. Formats included lectures, small groups, workshops, assigned readings, problem-based learning and laboratory studies. Lectures made up 48% of the curriculum, followed by small groups at 26%. Conclusions There has been an increased use of small group sessions in undergraduate diabetes education, in keeping with generalized changes in medical school curricula. Future study is warranted in assessing the impact of differing undergraduate teaching methods on eventual competency.
ISSN:1499-2671
2352-3840
DOI:10.1016/j.jcjd.2015.08.017