A Proposal on the Curriculum of Behavioral Science
- VernacularTitle:医学部教育における行動科学カリキュラムの提案
- Author:
Marie Amitani
;
Yoshiki Ishikawa
;
Akio Inui
;
Shigeru Inoue
;
Akihito Shimazu
;
Shigeki Suwa
;
Akira Tsuda
;
Akizumi Tsutsumi
;
Koji Tsuboi
;
Mutsuhiro Nakao
;
Takeo Nakayama
;
Masahiro Hashizume
;
Kazuhiro Yoshiuchi
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords: behavioral science; competency; core curriculum; delphi method; undergraduate medical education
- From:Medical Education 2015;46(1):37-40
- CountryJapan
- Language:Japanese
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Abstract:
Introduction: No formal curriculum has been formulated for teaching behavioral science to undergraduate medical students in Japan.
Method: We conducted a survey using the Delphi method to investigate the required competency in behavioral science for graduates in medicine. Then, we developed an outcome-oriented curriculum for teaching behavioral science.
Results: We propose an educational module of behavioral science consisting of 15 sessions of 90-minute lectures, small group discussions, and practice.
Discussion: We recommend including not only lectures but also practices according to problem-based learning as well as team-based learning in the curriculum to achieve the target outcome.