Today's medical schools employ evidence-based approaches to learning and curriculum development that align with accreditation standards. Researchers and educators collaborate to deliver up-to-date content and training experiences using validated methods, with the goal of preparing students to provide holistic patient care.
Medical education research is dedicated to studying learning and teaching strategies and evaluation methods. Researchers explore the impact of curriculum design and delivery, assessment tools and learning support on achievement. Medical education research plays an important role in shaping policies, informing best practices and ensuring that future healthcare professionals receive comprehensive and evidence-based training to provide optimal patient care.
PCOM researchers aim to maximize the knowledge, skills and professionalism of medical students, and promote a commitment to life-long learning. Our investigators explore variables that affect learning, including instructional strategies, educational technology, feedback mechanisms and supervision in simulated and patient care settings. Innovative and effective approaches to teaching are designed to reach students with diverse learning styles. Interprofessional education experiences provide medical students with insight into the importance of a multi-team approach to healthcare delivery.
PCOM Georgia faculty member Shafik Habal, MD, hopes his research on interprofessional training, service-learning and more will help medical students become more prepared residents and physicians.
Katherine E. Galluzzi, DO, CMD, and other PCOM researchers measured learning outcomes of student-trainees and found that remote supervision is comparable to in-person oversight.
PCOM aims to develop innovative approaches to promoting health through basic, translational, clinical, behavioral, education and community research projects.
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