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1 Changes in Medical Education Jorge Garcia Capella University BHA-FPX4002: History of the United States Health Care System Chanadra Whiting March 2024
Changes in Medical Education Medical education has undergone significant transformations over the years, shaped by shifts in demographics, advancements in science and federal policies. We will investigate the historical evolution of medical education from the 1800s to present day. We will look at the importance of understanding the history of medical education in order to enhance and refine educational practices. As stated by Kristina Young (2018) it is essential for medical students to grasp the historical context of medical education and its methodologies, alongside pivotal scientific advancements like the development of vaccines and antibiotics. We aim to provide a comprehensive examination of the changes in medical education, particularly the comparison between the apprenticeship and academic models, how they influence to provide good quality care. The Changing Scope of Medical Education Back in the 1800s, most US medical schools weren't linked to universities and had varied curricula. Then in 1847, the American Medical Association (AMA) and the Council of Medical Education (CME) set up a standard curriculum by 1904. By 1938, many approved medical schools were affiliated with universities. During WWII, to address the medical shortage, programs were shortened to 3 years. In 1963, the Health Professions Education Assistance Program was created to support health professions schools. In the late 1960s and early 1970s, laws were passed to increase diversity in health professions. Between 1975 and 2000, the number of medical residents doubled, partly because some schools waived the fourth year for students who finished a rotating internship. According to Christine C. Schwartz (2018) With technology booming in education, now we can have both synchronous and non-synchronous learning, 2
offering students and faculty more satisfaction and flexibility. As technology in teaching expands and medical school classes move to university undergrad programs, training physicians in a shorter time frame seems more doable today than before. Apprenticeship Model vs. Academic Model Description and Comparison of Both Models According Benjamin Ostrander (2018) Apprenticeship has been the go-to method for ages, from ancient Greek soldiers to medieval blacksmiths, Renaissance painters and even modern-day physicians; it’s been the backbone of learning throughout history. Back in the 1800s, aspiring medical professionals learned mainly though apprenticeship, as they didn’t have a lot of textbooks to learn from and could practice without formal exams or licenses. The academic model has enhanced the medical education, as it has allowed for stricter entry criteria and exams. With advancements in science and tech, students have more learning resources and Doctors must be licensed and pursue ongoing education to stay updated on medical advancements. I believe nowadays, we can think of currents medical education as a combination as the academic model is based on classroom training and the apprenticeship model as a full hands on program, which is seeing when students are completing their residency. Analysis of Evolution and Impact According to Kristina Young (2018) after completing an educational survey in 155 medical schools, Abraham Flexner released the “Medical Education in the United States and Canada” report, which accurately described the resources and debts of each medical program and its teaching facilities; after this some schools closed and other schools like Harvard, Western Reserve, McGill, the University of Toronto, and Johns Hopkins were described as a “model for 3
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