Competency-based Curricula

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Public HealthJul 21, 2021

How the crucible of COVID-19 can help fix the health care system

A National Academy of Medicine report details the pandemic’s effect on clinicians and the long-overdue systemic improvements needed to support them.

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ResidencyMar 30, 2021

Rehearsals for residency: How “acting internships” help prep M4s

Too many residents aren’t ready for residency on day one. Learn how one medical school is helping graduating medical students be prepared.

Accelerating Change in Medical EducationMar 4, 2021

3 ways the AMA is reshaping medical education

The AMA and dozens of forward-thinking medical schools are innovating to change curriculum, assessment, and the way medical students work within a system of care.

USMLE®Feb 26, 2021

USMLE Step 2 CS eliminated: What medical students need to know

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the next steps after the elimination of the USMLE Step 2 Clinical Skills exam.

Preparing for Medical SchoolDec 15, 2020

AMA medical education experts discuss the Fauci effect

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the emerging phenomena known as the “Fauci effect” as well as medical education-related trends.

Accelerating Change in Medical EducationAug 12, 2020

How medical schools—disrupted by COVID-19—can get back on track

Learn with the AMA about three educational models that can be used in concert to help medical students make up for time lost to the pandemic.

Medical School LifeApr 6, 2020

Medical students: How to keep learning as COVID-19 volunteers

AMA webinar provides real-world examples of ways medical students can help patients while continuing to build competencies during the outbreak, sometimes for credit.

Public HealthMar 31, 2020

COVID-19: States call on early medical school grads to bolster workforce

With overloaded health systems and overworked physicians, some states are graduating medical students early to help fight COVID-19.

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