Proposed Amendment to Weekly Schedule in Curriculum Redesign

Structure of Proposal What we originally proposed What the MEC approved in June 2013 What we would like to change in response to faculty feedback

Response to Faculty Concerns Reduce the cost of redesign Soften faculty small group teaching requirements Increase hours available for topics taught outside of small group

What We Proposed in June PBL a.k.a. case-based small group 6 hrs/week, 3 sessions Healthcare Delivery Sciences etc 2 hrs/week Clinic + affiliated small group 5-6 hours All other sessions 8-9 hrs/week TOTAL 22 hours/week

What Was Approved in June PBL 6 hrs/week, 2 sessions Healthcare Delivery Sciences etc 2 hrs/week Clinic + affiliated small group 5-6 hours All other sessions 8-9 hrs/week TOTAL 22 hours/week

What We Propose Now PBL 3 hrs/week, 1-2 sessions Healthcare Delivery Sciences etc 2 hrs/week Clinic + affiliated small group 6 hours All other sessions (Lab, lecture) 11 hrs/week Lecture limit 40% TOTAL 22 hrs

ProsCons Costs less Less faculty stress More flexibility with other sessions Less small group Less OME offset Risk of excessive reliance on lectures

What We Propose Now PBL 3 hrs/week, 1-2 sessions Healthcare Delivery Sciences etc 2 hrs/week Clinic + affiliated small group 6 hours All other sessions (Lab, lecture) 11 hrs/week Lecture limit 40% TOTAL 22 hrs