The Medical Education Curricula for Students Selected by Nagoya University for Medically Underserved Areas
10.11307/mededjapan.44.33
- VernacularTitle:名古屋大学医学部における「地域枠」学生教育の工夫
- Author:
Hiroki Yasui
;
Muneyoshi Aomatsu
;
Keiko Abe
;
Yoshihisa Hirakawa
;
Kazumasa Uemura
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Selective admission for medically underserved areas;
Community-oriented medicine;
Career path
- From:Medical Education
2013;44(1):33-35
- CountryJapan
- Language:Japanese
-
Abstract:
To respond to the physician shortage, the capacity of medical schools has been increased through selective admission of student to practice in medically underserved areas; however, neither a system nor a curriculum for such students has been established. At Nagoya University, selected students have been admitted, and the division of Education for Community–Oriented Medicine was established in fiscal year 2009. We have introduced special curricula for these students, such as a seminar for community–oriented medicine, training for medical research, local hospital tours, and a special interprofessional education course. In fiscal year 2013, community medicine is expected to be implemented as a compulsory subject in the 4th year curriculum. For the education of students selected to practice in medically underserved areas, we believe that older students serving as role models and cooperation with other organizations and community are important.
