Genuine, competency-based medical education
MED 2010, learner-centered education for patient-centered care, is a transformation of medical education. At the University of Minnesota, we are changing the criteria for obtaining the M.D. degree from “time in school” to achievement in seven competency domains. These competency domains correspond to the core competencies that all physicians need for success in residency, certification, and practice.
The Medical School already has instituted the Flexible M.D., which allows students to work with an advisor to tailor their educations to their own interests and pace of learning. We also have changed our prerequisites for admissions. Now we are moving forward to transform our education of physicians, with pilot projects in the next two academic years leading to the launch of a new medical education program in fall 2010.
We are launching this transformation of medical education because, at the University of Minnesota, we recognize:
- Not only do students learn differently today than in the past, technology and education theory continue to advance swiftly as well.
- Health care needs and delivery have changed greatly and will continue to evolve.
- Our medical students deserve the most flexible and up-to-date education possible to develop a strong foundation as they become life-long learners in their medical careers.
Even while we are changing medical education, we remain committed to educating physicians who care for patients with knowledge, respect, and compassion.
Lindsey Henson, M.D., Ph.D.
Vice Dean for Education
lchenson@umn.edu
Kathleen Watson, M.D.
Associate Dean for Students and Student Learning
drwatson@umn.edu
Linda Perkowski, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Curriculum and Evaluation
perkowsk@umn.edu
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