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Mandin, Henry; And Others – Academic Medicine, 1997
Research reveals that successful problem solvers must possess comprehensive knowledge, and more importantly, have appropriate knowledge organization and understanding. A new taxonomy of medical problems is recommended, and it is suggested that the traditional hypothetico-deductive strategy for problem-based learning be replaced by scheme-driven…
Descriptors: Competence, Higher Education, Medical Education, Medical Students

Patel, Vimla L.; And Others – Academic Medicine, 1991
A study investigated reasoning processes of medical students in schools with different curricular formats, a conventional curriculum with basic science taught before clinical training and a problem-based curriculum with basic science taught in the context of clinical problems. Strengths and weaknesses of each curriculum type emerged. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Curriculum Design, Higher Education, Instructional Effectiveness
Blumberg, Phyllis; And Others – 1990
Different ways student-generated learning issues are used to deal with disciplinary content were assessed at seven North American medical schools with problem-based curricula. Structured interviews with key faculty representing the schools being studied suggested that the seven programs are encouraging the development of self-directed learning…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Curriculum Evaluation, Educational Research, Foreign Countries
Engel, C., Ed.; And Others – 1992
This collection of 34 papers from various nations reflects the state of the art in the development of community-based medical educational programs. Papers are grouped into the following topical areas: (1) community-oriented education, (2) evaluation, (3) innovation and change, (4) problem-based learning, (5) administration of education, and (6)…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Clinical Teaching (Health Professions), Community Health Services, Community Problems
Sweet, John, Ed.; Huttly, Sharon, Ed.; Taylor, Ian, Ed. – 2003
This collection of papers includes: (1) "Opportunities in Medical, Dental and Veterinary (MDV) Educational Development" (John Sweet); (2) "Culture, Collegiality, and Collaborative Learning" (George Brown, Madeline Rohin, and Michael Manogue); (3) "Communication Skills: On Being Patient-Centered" (Jeff Wilson); (4)…
Descriptors: Benchmarking, Clinical Experience, Communication Skills, Computer Uses in Education