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Diagnosing Med School: Frontiers in Medicine - Curriculum Refresh

OU COM Student Affairs Season 2 Episode 6

Dr. Smith sits down with four key faculty leaders from the College of Medicine to discuss the launch of a new curriculum in this episode of the Diagnosing Med School series. Featured guests include Dr. Teresa Scordino, Associate Dean for Student Affairs; Dr. Kris Miller, Assistant Dean for Preclinical Curriculum; Dr. Alexandra Regens, Assistant Dean for Clinical Curriculum; and Dr. Stephen Clayton Jr., Assistant Dean for Assessment and Evaluation.

This episode covers the following topics:

  • An overview of the new medical school curriculum
  • The reasoning and goals behind the curricular redesign
  • Key differences students can expect from a traditional med school experience
  • Expanded opportunities for clinical exposure, shadowing, and career exploration
  • Updates to student evaluation and assessment
  • Ongoing preparation efforts leading up to implementation
  • What excites faculty most about the new curriculum

Get a behind-the-scenes look at how the College of Medicine is transforming medical education to better support students from day one through residency preparation.

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