Initiative to Transform Medical Education

The AMA's Initiative to Transform Medical Education (ITME) is designed for major stakeholders interested in promoting excellence in patient care by reforming the current medical education and training system.

Summary (PDF, 318KB) of Results and Recommendations based on Phase 1: Identification of strengths and gaps in physician preparation; Phase 2: Solutions to address gaps in the preparation of physicians and Phase 3: Next steps for ITME.

Phase 3:  Program implementation - A meeting to address transforming the learning environment is scheduled for Dec. 13-14, 2007 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago Hotel.  The meeting objectives are to:

• Develop a comprehensive definition of the medical education learning environment.
• Identify and prioritize factors in the learning environment that affect learner outcomes, including knowledge, skills, attitudes, values, and behaviors.
• Assess and identify gaps in the current "state of the art" in education; research/evaluation; and policies/standards with regard to ensuring a positive learning environment.
• Create recommendations for change and develop implementation strategies to bring about changes that will mitigate negative and enhance positive factors in the medical education learning environment.