Curriculum, Advising and Student Life

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1 Curriculum, Advising and Student Life

2 Key Elements of the Curriculum What every school should have: Integrated basic science courses, based on patient problems Active learning PBL (student-directed problem solving) Peer teaching in anatomy (split dissection groups) Other small groups in clinical curriculum Simulation

3 Key Elements of the Curriculum What every school should have: Patients from day one Clinical skills linked to anatomy and basic sciences Continuity with physician preceptors and patients Continuity advising Learning portfolios

4 Four-year Curriculum Map Integrated Patient Focused Curriculum Orientation Fundamentals of Biomedical Science 1 Foundations of Medicine 1 Fundamentals of Biomedical Science 2 Fundamentals of Biomedical Science 3 Winter Break Foundations of Neuroscience & Behavior Spring Break Medicine 2 Pathophysiology & Therapeutics 1 Competency Wk Pathophysiology & Therapeutics 2 Foundations of Medicine 3 Pathophysiology & Therapeutics 3 Winter Break Foundations of Medicine 3 Pathophys. & Therapeutics 4 Synthesis & Transition USMLE Study and Exam Foundations of Medicine 4 First Integrated Clerkship Module Foundations of Medicine 4 First Integrated Clerkship Module (continued) Winter Break Foundations of Medicine 4 Second Integrated Clerkship Module YEAR 4 begins Foundations of Medicine 5 Required sub-internships / residency interviews / clinical and Winter Break Foundations of Medicine 5 non-clinical electives / vacation Transition to Internship

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6 Key Elements of the Curriculum What is unique to FAU: Small class size collegial, attention to the individual Pass/not pass grading in years 1 and 2 10 week summer between years 1 and 2 Distributed clinical sites Longitudinal integrated clerkships Two (2) modules provide all required clerkships plus one half day for elective each week Other schools with tracks with this model = Minnesota, Harvard, UCSF and University of Washington

7 Advising: Academic Societies Academic Societies Two Academic Societies, each led by a Society Dean Resource for students academic, personal and career development needs Focus on career planning Focal point for academic, volunteer and social activities Each Society has own study space in the College of Medicine

8 Advising: Learning Communities Learning Communities 4 Learning Communities (16 students), 2 Communities in each Society Led by a faculty physician who serves as academic advisor Focus on learning Monitor academic progress, review portfolios Assist with Learning Plans (LPs)

9 Student Life Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton Campus 30,000 students/4,000 graduate students Diverse student body, established student groups and activities New football stadium, student housing, and fitness center right near the College of Medicine Location in South Florida near the ocean, midway between Ft. Lauderdale and West Palm Beach

10 Boca Raton Campus

11 Boca Raton, Florida

12 Boca Raton, Florida

13 Boca Raton, Florida

14 FAU Intramural Sports Flag Football, Indoor and Beach Volleyball, Tennis, Water Polo, Indoor Soccer, Basketball, Softball, Tournaments: Dodgeball, Kickball, Wiffleball and Ultimate Frisbee FAU Office of Multicultural Affairs Apostolic Christian Fellowship Assoc. of Latin American Students Black Student Union Campus Christians Catch The Fire Ministries Circolo Italiano Catholic Newman Club Dance of the Orient Disciples on Campus Flamenco Asian Student Union Baptist Collegiate Ministries Calvary on Campus Caribbean Students Assoc. Chabad Student Center Club de Espanol Coptic Orthodox Christian Fellowship Disciples of Nations FAUND German Club

15 College of Medicine Organizations and Student Groups Student Council Academic Societies Student Ambassadors Yearbook AMSA Chapter AMWA Chapter Jewish Association for Health and Medical Professionals Ophthalmology Surgery Pediatrics Global Health & Non-Profit Radiology Gastrointestinal & Nutrition Emergency Medicine Neuroscience Caridad Clinic Club Internal Medicine Medical Spanish Dermatology

16 College of Medicine Diversity, Cultural and Student Affairs Participation in university-wide heritage and history month celebrations Healthcare Careers Outreach Program (HCOP) Roosevelt Middle School and Lake Worth High School Opportunities for undergraduate and medical students to become mentors FAU-Florida Agriculture & Mechanical University (FAMU) Medical Honors Program

17 FAU Football Stadium

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19 FAU Innovation Village

20 FAU Fitness & Recreational Facilities

21 Why Choose FAU College of Medicine? A curriculum that every modern medical school should have: Integrated basic science courses focused on patient problems Problem-based learning Early and continuous clinical experiences Simulation and peer teaching Integrated longitudinal clerkships in years 3 & 4 Physician faculty and dean advising over 4 years

22 Why Choose FAU College of Medicine? The unique FAU COM environment: Small, collegial, supportive, student-centered Readily accessible and engaged deans and faculty Focus on development of individual students to their fullest potential Range of clinical sites breadth and variety while maintaining student-centered learning environment and one-to-one attention from attendings

23 What Kind of Student Will Thrive at FAU s College of Medicine? Proactive students who will take responsibility for their learning Motivated students who understand that life-long learning starts now Students who will develop insight into self and others Students who will reflect to optimize learning of knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviors becoming of any professional

24 Inaugural Class

25 The mission of the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine is two-fold: to train physicians who can provide the highest quality healthcare to a diverse population; and to produce physician-scientists who can help meet Florida s initiatives in biomedical research and education.