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ERIC Number: EJ446096
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1992
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-0337
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Basic Sciences Instruction, The Columbia University Model.
Formicola, Allan J.; Kahn, Norman
Journal of Dental Education, v56 n5 p341-45 May 1992
The redesign of basic science curriculum at the Columbia University (New York) dental school is outlined. Goals included development of a medical continuum allowing students to apply basic science to patient care; decompression of crowded second-year content; and facilitation of student pursuit of research and other biomedical interests in third and fourth years. (MSE)
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Curriculum Development, Dental Schools, Educational Change, Higher Education, Professional Education, Program Descriptions, Program Design, Science Curriculum, Science Education, Student Interests, Student Research
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Speeches/Meeting Papers
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Audience: Teachers; Administrators; Practitioners
Language: English
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