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| Year : 2018 | Volume
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Using a model board examination and a case study assessing clinical reasoning to evaluate curricular change
Margaret V Root Kustritz1, Aaron Rendahl2, Laura K Molgaard3, Erin Malone3
1 Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, St. Paul, MN, USA
2 Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences, University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, St. Paul, MN, USA
3 Department of Veterinary Population Medicine, University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, St. Paul, MN, USA
Correspondence Address:
Dr. Margaret V Root Kustritz
University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, 1352 Boyd Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108
USA
 Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None  | 2 |
DOI: 10.4103/EHP.EHP_2_18
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Background: This study compared student ability to integrate basic science and clinical information before and after implementing a curriculum revision that introduced a problem-oriented case approach as required coursework. Materials and Methods: Student knowledge and competence were assessed just before entry into clinical training by completion of 100 multiple-choice questions mirroring the breadth and type of questions on the national licensing examination (Part I) and by completion of 10 cases to discern clinical decision-making (Part II). Scores from students from the classes of 2015 and 2016 (previous curriculum) were compared to those from students from the classes of 2017 and 2018 (current curriculum). Results: Part I scores were not significantly different between any classes in the previous and current curriculum. Part II scores for 3rd-year students in the current curriculum were higher than those for comparable students in the past 2 years of the previous curriculum. Mean scores for the class of 2016, the last year of the previous curriculum, were significantly lower than all other classes. Conclusion: Students benefit from measured and repetitive practice in clinical reasoning.
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