Integrating Curricular Themes
A key strength of the UPSOM integrated curriculum is the approach taken to integrating themes throughout the four-year curriculum. A particular advantage of longitudinal integration of certain subjects throughout the curriculum is that it provides an opportunity to build upon a foundation of prior learning while providing a level-appropriate and well-synchronized introduction of new content. The result of this approach is to better demonstrate how the thematic content, though often new to the curriculum, truly represents a core element of medical practice for the 21st century physician.
Explore the links below for expanded descriptions of a sample of these themes and how they are implemented within the curriculum. They represent a spectrum of programs ranging from highly successful longitudinal area of concentration programs, to newly introduced themes that are in their early stages.
- Attributes of Professional Behavior
- Communication Skills
- Cultural Competence and Humility
- Disabilities Medicine
- Geriatric Medicine
- Human Development - Normal and Abnormal
- Interprofessional Education
- Opioid Epidemic and Addiction
- Passport to Care - Communication Across Cultures
- Prevention: Tobacco Cessation, Obesity
- Population Medicine and Public Health
- Longitudinal Research Project and Critical Thinking Skills
- Social Medicine
- Spanish Language Skills
- Standardized Patients in the Curriculum
- Ultrasound at the Point of Care
- Women's Health