Scope
Journal of Medical Education and Curricular Development focuses on publishing timely information on medical education practices and development of novel curricular practices. In addition, it provides access to recent articles intended to help educators in the evaluation of curriculum development and recent advances in instructional methods, individualized learning practices, and of student and faculty assessment.
The journal focuses on of medical education and curricular development, including basic science, clinical, and postgraduate medical education. Articles will be considered for publication that assess novel ways to improve upon existing curricula, designing of new curricular materials to engage students more effectively, effectiveness of large didactic lecture formats versus small group learning for teaching effectiveness, the value of independent learning assessments on education, and methods to improve effective teaching in the classroom.
Specific areas that the journal focuses on include: Innovative approaches to teaching and learning in large and small group formats; Novel assessment and evaluation of knowledge, skills, and attitudes towards professional education; Professional education and development including development of CME, online courses, and internet based learning exercises; The integration of basic science and clinical curriculum development and teaching; Effectiveness of independent learning as a tool in medical education; Effectiveness of team-based learning as a tool in medical education; The role of problem-based learning in medical education; The interrelationship between basic science curricula and clinical science curricula.