Demands on physiology educators at medical schools are evolving. These resources assist medical school educators as they shape or revise their undergraduate medical education (UME) curricula to meet these demands.
Resources to Explore
Align Curricular Content with Accreditation Standards
Develop UME curricula based on outcomes and standards defined by national accreditation bodies.
LCME Standards
Liaison Committee on Medical Education, 2021
COCA Standards
Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation, 2019
A New Model for Organizing Curriculum Alignment Initiatives
Shaltry C., Advances in Physiology Education,
2020
Medical Physiology Learning Objectives
Carroll
R.G., et al., American Physiological Society, 2012 - This resource is outdated and under revision, but serves as a basic guide.
AAMC Curriculum Inventory
Blood A.D., Association of American Medical Colleges, 2022
NBME USMLE Step 1 Content Outline
FSMB, NBME, 2022
NBOME COMLEX-USA Level 1 Master Blueprint
National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners, 2017
Core Concepts of Physiology Learning Module
American Physiological Society, 2022
Physiology Core Concepts
Advances in Physiology Education Collection, 2023
Physiological Objectives for Medical Students
The Physiological Society, 2020
A Large Drawing of a Nephron for Teaching Medical Students Renal Physiology, Histology, and Pharmacology
Robinson P.G., et al., Advances in Physiology Education, 2018
A Meme-based Approach for Enhancing Student Engagement and Learning in Renal Physiology
Subbiramaniyan V., et
al., Advances in Physiology Education, 2021
Using the Physiology of Normal Aging as a Capstone Integration Exercise in a Medical Physiology Course
Kibble
J.D., Advances in Physiology Education, 2021
Using a High-fidelity Patient Simulator with First-year Medical Students to Facilitate Learning of Cardiovascular Function Curves
Harris D.M., et al., Advances in Physiology Education, 2012
Using Dramatization to Teach Starling Forces in the Microcirculation to First-Year Medical Students
Connor B.W.,
Carvalho H., MedEdPORTAL, 2019
Dehydration: A Multidisciplinary Case-Based Discussion for First-Year Medical Students
Berrocal Y., et al., MedEdPORTAL, 2018
An Online Module to Understand Body Fluid Status in Clinical Cases
Metz C..J, Metz M.J., MedEdPORTAL, 2018
Small-Group Activity to Reinforce the Impact of Valvular Defects and Heart Failure on Cardiac Pressure-Volume Relationships
Hopper M., et al., MedEdPORTAL, 2018
Tackling Acid-base Disorders, One Twitter Poll at a Time
Rein J.L., et al., Advances in Physiology Education, 2020
What Happens to Misunderstandings of Biomedical Concepts Across a Medical Curriculum?
Badenhorst E., et al., Advances in Physiology Education, 2021
Medical Student Misconceptions in Cardiovascular Physiology
Bordes S.J., et al., Advances in Physiology Education, 2021
Faculty Reflections on the Process of Building an Integrated Preclerkship Curriculum: A New School Perspective
Khalil
M.K., Kibble J.D., Advances in Physiology Education, 2014
Faculty and Second-year Medical Student Perceptions of Active Learning in an Integrated Curriculum
Tsang A., Harris D.M., Advances in Physiology Education, 2016
Applying the Hedgehog Concept to Transform Undergraduate Medical Education
Ginzburg S.B., et al., Academic Medicine, 2019
The Critical Role of Infrastructure and Organizational Culture in Implementing Competency-based Education and Individualized Pathways in Undergraduate Medical Education
Lomis K.D., et al., Medical Teacher, 2021
Strategies From 11 U.S. Medical Schools for Integrating Basic Science Into Core Clerkships
Daniel M., et al., Academic Medicine, 2021
Integrate Skills Learning in Alignment with Accreditation Standards
Teaching accreditation-based professional and clinical skills essential for medical student success.
LCME Standards
Liaison Committee on Medical Education, 2021
COCA Standards
Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation, 2019
Medical Spanish Musculoskeletal and Dermatologic Educational Module
Ortega P., et al., MedEdPORTAL, 2021
The Simulated Cardiology Clinic: A Standardized Patient Exercise Supporting Medical Students' Biomedical Knowledge and Clinical Skills Integration
Jackson J.M., et al., MedEdPORTAL, 2020
Expert Facilitated Development of an Objective Assessment Tool for Point-of-Care Ultrasound Performance in Undergraduate Medical Education
Black H., et al., Cureus, 2016
Design and Effectiveness of a Required Pre-Clinical Simulation-based Curriculum for Fundamental Clinical Skills and Procedures
Lafaso D.P., et al., Medical Education Online, 2011
The Potential of Interprofessional Education to Translate Physiology Curricula Effectively into Future Team-based Healthcare
Edwards S., et al., Advances in Physiology Education, 2018
Sourcebook of Laboratory Activities
Advances in Physiology Education Collection, 2022
General Statistics Collection
Advances in Physiology Education, 2023
JAMA Guide to Statistics and Methods
JAMA, 2023
Mixed Methods Research
Creswell J.W., et al., NIH OBSSR, 2011
Illustrating Clinical Relevance in the Preclerkship Medical School Curriculum through Active Learning with KardiaMobile Electrocardiography
Frisch E.H., et al., Advances in Physiology Education, 2021
Integration of Ultrasonography into the Undergraduate Medical Curriculum: Seven Years of Experience
Kondrashova T., Kondrashov P., Missouri Medicine, 2018
Making the Clinical Connection from Textbook to Bedside during MDY1: an Integrative Approach for Medical Physiology Education Employing Human Simulation
Johnson S.M., et al., Advances in Physiology Education, 2019
Implement an Evidence-Based Medical Curriculum
Incorporating research-informed approaches to UME teaching and learning.
Improving Medical Education: A Narrative Review
Joshi T., et al., Cureus, 2021
Lectures and Collaborative Working Improves the Performance of Medical Students
Montrezor L.H., Advances in Physiology Education, 2021
Making the Clinical Connection from Textbook to Bedside During MDY1: an Integrative Approach for Medical Physiology Education Employing Human Simulation
Johnson
S.M., et al., Advances in Physiology Education, 2019
Building Upon the Foundational Science Curriculum with Physiology-based Grand Rounds: a Multi-Institutional Program Evaluation
Langer
A.L., et al., Medical Education Online, 2021
An Evaluation of Two Small Group Learning Strategies Among Third-year Medical Students at the Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
Sutthiyuth
K., et al., Advances in Physiology Education, 2021
A Task-based Learning Strategy in Preclinical Medical Education
Shenoy R., et al., Advances in Physiology Education,
2022
Teaching Evidence-based Medicine with Electronic Databases for Preclinical Education
Ma K.S., et al., Advances in Physiology Education,
2021
Team-based Learning in Large Enrollment Classes
Kibble J.D., et al., Advances in Physiology Education, 2016
Evidence-based Teaching Practices Resource Library
American Physiological Society, 2023
Case Studies in Physiology
Journal of Applied Physiology Collection, 2023
Short- and Long-Term Influences of Flipped Classroom Teaching in Physiology Course on Medical Students' Learning Effectiveness
Ji M., et al., Frontiers in Public Health, 2022
The Concept-sharing Approach: A Teaching Strategy to Promote Objective-Oriented Learning and Academic Performance in Medical Students
Thanprasertsuk S., et al., Advances in Physiology Education, 2020
Revisiting the Role of Concept Mapping in Teaching and Learning Pathophysiology for Medical Students
Fonseca M., et al., Advances in Physiology Education, 2020
Renal Clearance: Using an Interactive Activity to Visualize a Tricky Concept
Hull K., Advances in Physiology Education, 2016
Redesigning a Face-to-face Course to An Asynchronous Online Format: A Look at Teaching Pathophysiology with Software that Enhances Student Engagement
Halpin P.A., Advances in Physiology Education, 2022
A Novel, Interactive Game to Improve Understanding of Respiratory Control Pathways in First-year Medical Students
Kane I., et al., Advances in Physiology Education, 2021
Appraisal of a Novel Pedagogical Approach to Demonstrating Neuromuscular Transmission to Medical Students
Narayanan S.N., et al., Advances in Physiology Education, 2021
Immune-Mediated Renal Diseases: A Team-Based Learning Module for Preclinical Medical Students
Beckler
M.D., Chase A.J., MedEdPORTAL, 2021
Hemolysis and Hemoglobin Structure and Function: A Team-Based Learning Exercise for a Medical School Hematology Course
Langer A.L., Scigliano E., MedEdPORTAL, 2020
CASCADE Your Teaching Session!
Alshareef M., Advances in Physiology Education, 2022
Assessment of Student Learning
Measuring gains in student learning and preparedness for residency.
Testing and Evaluation: the Present and Future of the Assessment of Medical Professionals
Haist S.A., et al.,
Advances in Physiology Education, 2017
Is Formative Assessment an Effective Way to Improve Learning? A Symposium at Experimental Biology 2008
Cliff
W., et al., Advances in Physiology Education, 2008
Best Practices in Summative Assessment
Kibble J.D., Advances in Physiology Education, 2017
The Self-assessment Dilemma: An Open-source, Ethical Method Using Matlab to Formulate Multiple-Choice Quiz Questions for Online Reinforcement
Witchel
H..J, et al., Advances in Physiology Education, 2018
Training Medical Students to Create and Collaboratively Review Multiple-Choice Questions: A Comprehensive Workshop
Kurtz
J., et al., MedEdPORTAL, 2020
Use of Unsupervised Online Quizzes as Formative Assessment in a Medical Physiology Course: Effects of Incentives on Student Participation and Performance
Kibble
J., Advances in Physiology Education, 2007
The Effectiveness of Formative Assessment in Pathophysiology Education from Students’ Perspective: A Questionnaire Study
Cong
X., et al., Advances in Physiology Education, 2020
Understanding Factors Affecting Participation in Online Formative Quizzes: An Interview Study
Abney A.J., et
al., Advances in Physiology Education, 2017
Writing Medical Student and Resident Performance Evaluations: Beyond “Performed as Expected”
Holmes A.V., et al., Pediatrics, 2014
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Akshata Naik
Oakland University, Rochester, MI
Komal Marwaha, MD, PhD
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, El Paso
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East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina
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Morehouse School of Medicine, Atlanta
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University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio
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University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson