The Patient-Centered Learning ProgramIndiana University School of Medicine - Northwest

Patrick Bankston, Ph.D.

Associate Dean and Director

Professor of Anatomy and Cell Biology

http://iusm-nw.medicine.iu.edu/

pbanks@iun.edu

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Indiana University School of Medicine - Northwest

Northwest founded in 1972

http://iusm-nw.medicine.iu.edu/

Patient Centered Learning Program

Problem-based learning curriculum established in 1990

Competency Curriculum Established in 1998

65 Medical Students (26MS I, 26MS II, 9MS III, 4MS IV

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Indiana University School of Medicine - Northwest Campus hosted by IUN Med/Profession Bldg 35,000sq.ft.

6 Examination rooms for H&P training

7 Problem-based Learning labs

2 Teaching Labs

14 Study Rooms

1 Student Lounge

1 Genetics Clinic and Lab

14 Research laboratories and offices

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New Classrooms for lectures and laboratories

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Gross Anatomy Laboratory and Student Lounge

State of the art gross anatomy laboratory

Comfortable student lounge area for snacking and relaxing

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History and Physical Learning Center-Standardized Patients

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Small Group Case Session - Day 1

Independent Study - Day 2

Small Group Case Session - Day 3

Independent Study - Day4

Small Group Case Session - Day 5

Sequence of PBL case study

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PBL - Small Group Session

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Learners struggle with real problems

The teacher is a coach or resource

Students work together

Students direct their own learning

Time is protected for study

Learning is multidisciplinary

Characteristics of Problem-Based Learning (PBL)

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Role of the Student in PBL

Be responsible for identifying and independently researching learning issues

Learn to work together to accomplish learning objectives

Contribute meaningfully to group discussions on a consistent basis

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Role of the Faculty in PBL

Basic Science or Clinical teaching Be available for ad hoc student consultations or

direction to other resources about the case Write and review cases for PBL Serve as facilitators for small group sessions

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Advantages of the PBL Approach Adult students work with real problems to

discover what they need to know and reason for learning without faculty prompting

Students use their curiosity and desire for understanding the patient to discover the things they need to know

Students learn to use resources

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Students become comfortable with constant review, study, lifelong learning

Students view faculty members as sources of help, not authority figures demanding performance. The case and the patient make the demands.

Faculty are more valued and regarded as mentors, teachers and expert resources, rather than adversaries.

Advantages of the PBL Approach

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The Competency Curriculum is intended to meet IU School of Medicine’s primary educational mission, which is to develop and graduate physicians with characteristics that represent the highest aspirations of the profession. We expect our students to strive for the qualities of altruism, honesty, compassion, respect, responsibility, accountability and excellence. And upon graduation, they will pursue their work as a virtuous activity and a moral undertaking. In other words our goal for our students is to become virtuous physicians.

IUSM - Competency Curriculum

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Competencies

Communication

Basic Clinical Skills

Using Basic Science as a Guide to Diagnosis

Lifelong Learning

Self-Awareness, Self-Care, Personal Growth

Social and Community Aspects of Medicine

Ethics

Problem-Solving

Professionalism

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PBL Sessions every other day for two years

Standardized Patients

Chronic Patients

Preceptor Visits

Ethics

Behavioral Science

CQI

The PBL Curriculum at IUSM-Northwest Was A Perfect Place to Integrate Competencies

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Competitive nationally

NBME - Step One Scores

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Fourth Year Clerkships/Electives

4th Year Core Clerkships

Emergency Medicine

1 month

Medicine

Sub-Internship

1 month

Radiology

1 month

Electives

7 Elective months

Vacation

2 Vacation months

Third Year Clerkships

Medicine Block

Internal Medicine 8 weeks

Neurology

4 weeks

Psychiatry

4 weeks

Surgical Block

OB/GYN

5.3 weeks

Surgery

5.3 weeks

Anesthesia 1.2 wk

Subspecialty 4.2 wk

Family Medicine Block

Family Medicine

4 weeks

Pediatrics

8 weeks

Vacation/Elective

4 weeks

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Competitive nationally for Step 1 NBME Scores – prepares students to compete for the residency slots of their choice

More hands on direct patient contact and interaction with attending physicians compared to larger academic centers

Ability to conveniently explore possibilities for residencies in the excellent major medical centers in Chicago – Northwestern, University of Chicago, Loyola and University of Illinois

Four Year Curriculum in NW Indiana at IUSM-NW - Advantages

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Opportunities to work with patients and physicians in an urban setting with many underserved patients

Relationship building with area health care providers for future practice and job prospects, as well as reputation building among your future peer physicians

• Ability to attend important social life events, like birthdays, holidays, and weddings, with family and friends 

• Cost and time-savings due to support from family and friends

Four Year Curriculum in NW Indiana at IUSM-NW – Advantages - Continued

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Health Disparities and Urban Health Curriculum – MS III and IV opportunities Developing emphasis fitting with our location in

NW Indiana and demographics served by our 10 hospitals and 4 federally qualified community health centers

Longitudinal projects involving families and service learning opportunities to help solve some of our region’s most difficult health issues

Scholarships available