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t m c » p u l s e | a u g u s t 2 0 1 7 30 Recent studies have shown a perfor- mance gap between the transition from medical school to residency training, according to the AAMC. Program directors across the country have grown increasingly concerned that medical students are not well prepared to make the transition to residency. Although all accredited schools are required to delineate educa- tional objectives and competencies, the Liaison Committee on Medical Education, which accredits medical education programs in the United States and Canada, does not yet have a core guideline of behaviors and skills that all graduating medical students are expected to perform. As part of the pilot project and the new curriculum, preceptors observe and evaluate students performing basic skills to ensure they are ready for their first days as doctors. "You can talk about that all day in a classroom, but until you throw a student in and allow them to experi- ence firsthand the physician-patient and physician-family dynamics … then I think that makes the medical student that much more prepared as a resident," Savage said. A new tradition Change can be difficult to embrace. The old curriculum was entrenched in tradition, and some faculty members at McGovern Medical School were resis- tant to the idea of moving away from the model that had produced high test scores and residency match rates for more than 30 years. But 93 percent of U.S. medical schools implemented or were in the process of implementing a curricu- lum change between 2012 and 2013, according to the AAMC. In addition, the American Medical Association launched the Accelerating Change in Medical Education initiative in 2013, providing $11 million in grants to stimulate major innovations at 11 of the nation's medical schools. Since then, the initiative has expanded to 32 schools across the country and continues to work toward modernizing medical education. "It's not just about getting the best board scores or about getting the best residency matches," Savage said. "It's about making the best possible physi- cians for future patients." Imagine living on Hermann Drive — Houston's own version of New York City's Central Park West. Located in the historic 1400 Hermann Drive Condominiums, this architect-designed residence is nestled in trees, has two bedrooms, two baths, and overlooks Hermann Park. Living room, dining room, and master bedroom face the McGovern Centennial Gardens. Kitchen and guest bedroom enjoy swimming pool and tennis court views. Only two homes in the city have this location and view — and one of them is now for sale. YOUR PRESCRIPTION FOR A BETTER LIFE High-rise living in the trees overlooking Hermann Park www.1400Hermann.life 713-523-3425 C M Y CM MY CY CMY K TMC_Pulse_Archimage_July5 2017-2.pdf 1 7/10/17 2:59 PM I think this is the start of a gradual process of faculty members changing the way that they are interacting with the students. Just giving a lecture, which is a summary of textbooks or other sources, is not going to generate that interaction with the students. — LEONARD CLEARY, PH.D. Assistant dean for educational programs at McGovern Medical School Leonard Cleary, Ph.D., working with students.