Course Catalog

 
01-200 DEVELOPING THE MEDICAL LEARNER
Department MEDICAL EDUCATION Campus Birmingham
Course Type(s) Elective Facility
Course Director WILLIAM S BROOKS, PhD Enrollment Limit 20
Contact ROBEN GRIFFIN Enrollment Minimum 1
Email msroben@uab.edu Address VH 600A, zip 0019
Phone Fax
Weeks
Normally Offered
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Prerequisites * * * WRITTEN APPROVAL REQUIRED * * * NO PREREQUISITES AVAILABLE. CONTACT DEPARTMENT. 
Specific Clerkship Prerequisites:
Visiting Students
No LCME students accepted.
No osteopathic students accepted.
Course Description PrepMD provides students a structured process to explore and develop learning and personal skills needed to successfully complete pre-clinical coursework. The course involves self-reflection and guided exploration, an individualized development plan, and assessment of progress. In addition to knowledge building in content areas, topics may include learning strategies, test taking skills, strategies for mental and physical wellness, and professional identity formation. The course also incorporates weekly Learning Labs, structured reflection, and assigned readings and media to support mastery learning, resilience, and professional identity alongside pre-clinical content review.
Where To Report CONTACT DEPARTMENT.
Requirements Attend all in-person meetings and course sessions. Complete asynchronous learning modules by stated deadlines. Complete bi-weekly assessments of Fundamentals course content. Participate in weekly learning labs and engage in professional development activities including clinical shadowing, structured reflections, and workshops. Develop and update an individual learning success plan.
Evaluation Bi-weekly assessments of Fundamentals course content. Attendance at mandatory meetings and course sessions. Learning lab participation, submission of reflection portfolio, completion of individual learning success plan, and active engagement in professional development sessions.
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