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Inquiry Curriculum Developing a lifelong habit of mind H. Carrie Chen Dan Lowenstein Matt Trojnar
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60 years ago... 1950s x-ray
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60 years ago... DNA structure proposed
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60 years ago... Polio vaccine invented
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How do we train physicians to treat and address health problems that have not yet emerged…
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Using tools and technologies that have not yet been invented?
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Inquiry The process of challenging current concepts and creating new knowledge.
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5 Principles The UCSF Inquiry Curriculum: Is a primary component of the entire medical school curriculum. Applies to all domains of science and the practice of medicine. Requires formal training in the methods of discovery. Unites students and faculty in the discovery process. Benefits from the integration of diverse perspectives and expertise.
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2 Components Primary Components: 1.Core Inquiry Curriculum: Integrates inquiry activities into the core teaching across the medical school curriculum. 2.Deep Explore: Offers students the ability to pursue an individualized program of intensive learning and scholarship related to a topic in biomedical sciences or healthcare of particular interest to the them.
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Six Domains of Inquiry Biomedical Science Clinical Science Educational Science Epidemiology and Population Science Social and Behavioral Science Systems Science Improved Health & Health Care Expertise Proficiency UCSF Core Competency
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Scaffolded: from structured to open exploration Inquiry Cases Immersion Blocks Mentored Project Core Inquiry Deep Explore
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Inquiry Cases Threaded through curriculum F1: weekly F2: 1-2x/clerkship Small groups (6-8) Faculty-guided Integrated with core sciences Explore the edge of known science in each domain
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Immersion Blocks Eight total weeks Coursework + learning communities Foundations for all six domains 3 Phases: exposure, consideration, declared Located after Winter Break for interprofessional opportunities
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Deep Explore Scholarly project Mentored by UCSF Faculty Individual or team approach Written legacy product Capstone presentation Longitudinal (up to 3 year duration) Based in learning community Social & Behavioral Science Systems Science Epidemiology and Population Science Biomedical Science Clinical Science Improved Health & Health Care Educational Science Community Based Clinician Clinician Scientist
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Sample Student Inquiry Experience
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Questions?
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