students are exposed to
care, whether through specialized
courses, such as patient centered
medicine, or during clerkships.
Values-based care also is empha-
sized through many student
programs that recognize those
who model outstanding character
medical training.
support the medical school
curriculum and offer advanced
educational opportunities through
medicine, the departments
participate in community outreach
and patient education programs,
conduct clinical research studies.
Many host core research
facilities, providing infrastructure
and service support to investiga-
tors throughout the medical
school.
Medical School
Adapted from the format devel-
oped at McMaster University
Michael G. DeGroote School of
Medicine in Ontario, Canada, the
MMI consists of a series of seven
interview "stations" or encounters,
which last eight minutes each,
and comprise scenarios focused
on humanistic traits and critical
thinking, rather than scientific
knowledge.
process allows an applicant
numerous opportunities to
demonstrate strengths in such
areas as communication, ethics
and service, allowing for
a thorough, holistic and fair
assessment by the Admissions
Committee. Research has shown
that applicants found interviewing
at multiple stations to be more
enjoyable than traditional
interviews and have rated this
unique format highly with regard
to fairness.
physicians who consider patients'
personal needs, values and
cultures, are part of an individual's
healthcare plan, the medical
school is an early adopter of
admissions team after academic
competence is verified, to learn
more about the personal
characteristics of medical school
applicants.
launch of the
tute for Excellence in Education
the continuum to care for patients
and the health of the population.
The institute's guiding principle
"Great Doctors Made by Great
Teachers" encapsulates the
concept of the learning and
and future trainees with the tools
to integrate the science of clinical
medicine in daily practice; use
best evidence in presenting
treatment plans; communicate
respectfully and effectively;
collaborate with patients and
families to devise treatment plans
tailored to the needs and prefer-
ences of the patient; and develop
strategies to reinforce adherence
and self-care.
Excellence in Teaching Award
Endowment
programs, some of which include
the nation's only
education