Navigating Excellence: Curriculum Mapping and Student-Centric Learning in Undergraduate Medical Education

Ritcha Saxena; Kevin Carnewale

doi:10.36676/urr.2023-v10i3-016

Authors

Ritcha Saxena Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Minnesota School of Medicine, 1035 University Dr, Duluth, MN 55812, United States
Kevin Carnewale Department of Pathology, Des Moines College of Osteopathic Medicine, Des Moines University, Iowa, USA.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36676/urr.2023-v10i3-016

Keywords:

undergraduate medical education, curriculum mapping, student-centric learning, quality assurance, competency-based medical education, active learning

Abstract

Undergraduate medical education continually adapts to evolving healthcare demands. This article delves into two transformative approaches—curriculum mapping and student-centric learning—that have reshaped medical education. Curriculum mapping is a structured process enhancing educational programs by aligning them with goals, fostering student-centered learning, and facilitating continuous improvement and accreditation monitoring. Student-centric learning tailors education to individual needs, encouraging engagement, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Integrating these approaches empowers learners, deepens comprehension, nurtures lifelong learning, and equips students for success in a dynamic healthcare environment. Aligning objectives, content, and assessments with students' needs creates a holistic educational experience.

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