Historical medical mission modernised with conceptualised case-based simulation: cardiorespiratory disease model integrating clinical skills and basic science physiology

• Published in: BMJ simulation & technology enhanced learning 2019-01, Vol.5 (1), p.52-54
• Main Authors: Johnson, Shereé M, Owens, Tamara L, O’Neil, Jahn N
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Core curriculum; Data analysis; Health sciences; Heart; In Practice reports; Interdisciplinary aspects; Learning; Medical education; Patient safety; Physiology; Science education; Students; Teaching methods; Training
• ISSN: 2056-6697; 2056-6697
• DOI: 10.1136/bmjstel-2017-000244

Correspondence to Dr Shereé M Johnson, Department of Physiology & Biophysics, Howard University College of Medicine, 520 W Street, NW Numa P. G. Adams Bldg, Suite 2420 Washington, DC 20059-0001, USA; [e-mail] Introduction The dynamics of the ever-changing healthcare environment has influenced medical educators to take on the arduous task of modernising medical school curricula to incorporate the latest technologies and teaching modalities in an effort to bolster preparation of future clinicians. Here, pilot simulations employing a multifaceted case-based teaching approach integrating basic science lecture objectives with the acquisition of clinical skills germane to the assessment of cardiorespiratory function are revealed through a series of didactic lectures, educational videos, computer-assisted instruction modules and human patient simulation exercises. [...]HU physiologists partnered with the Center to develop a pilot simulation for the cardiorespiratory basic science curriculum for first-year medical (MDY1) students. [...]use of blended simulation to hone the clinical skills of MDY1 students represents a highly acceptable and effective teaching approach.