Innovations in teaching undergraduates about geriatric medicine and ageing – results from the UK National Survey of Teaching in Ageing and Geriatric Medicine - 09/02/11
Abstract |
Introduction |
This survey set out to identify innovations in teaching of ageing and geriatric medicine delivered to medical undergraduates in the UK.
Methods |
An electronic questionnaire which asked respondents to report innovations in teaching of which they were particularly proud was sent to all 31 UK medical schools.
Results |
Twenty-eight schools agreed to participate and full responses were received from 17. Thirteen of these reported innovations that were categorised in six areas – computing and technology, curriculum design, assessment, student-led teaching, multi-professional teaching, and clinical apprenticeships. The use of technology and multi-professional education were the most common areas of innovation. A broad theme touched on by most respondents was the teaching of ageing as a longitudinal theme throughout the course, across many disciplines, rather than in a discrete module.
Conclusions |
These data reveal a number of innovations in undergraduate teaching of ageing and geriatric medicine within the UK. Work should now focus on how to disseminate current innovations and co-operate at a national and international level to develop future teaching interventions.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Innovations, Geriatrics, Education, Undergraduate, Teaching
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Vol 2 - N° 1
P. 12-14 - février 2011 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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