Leadership Update
As Dr. David Snadden, Executive Associate Dean, Education, announced on March 25, the Director of Curriculum Dr. Sandra Jarvis-Selinger is taking on an exciting new role as Associate Dean, Academic with the UBC Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Dr. Jarvis-Selinger will continue to lead renewed curriculum development until June 2015 in time for the launch of the renewed first year. As part of her continued leadership she will be ensuring that many of her activities are transitioned into curricular systems and processes.
The MD Undergraduate Program is in the process of identifying next steps to fill the role Dr. Jarvis-Selinger has played so well. We thank Dr. Jarvis-Selinger for her direction and commitment and wish her continued success in her new position.
For Curriculum Renewal, it continues to be business as usual.
Frequently Asked Questions
Curriculum Renewal is an intricate initiative that is moving full steam ahead. It can be challenging to keep up with the latest developments.
It is perfectly reasonable for people to have questions such as, How are we approaching assessment in the renewed curriculum? What are the teaching implications for the renewed curriculum? Here are the responses to these and other CR questions.
New Week Schedules
The MD Undergraduate Education Committee has approved the Week Schedule Templates for Year 1 and Year 2 of the renewed curriculum. Detailed schedules for each week in Year 1 are currently being finalized. Learn more about the new week schedules.
Course Spotlight: FLEX (MEDD 419, 429, and 439)
FLEX (flexible and enhanced learning) is a new, innovative series of three courses designed to foster innovation, creativity, and critical thought. It starts with a Foundations of Scholarship component in Year 1 and then offers opportunities for students to engage in self-directed learning activities in the second half of Year 1 and in Years 2 and 3.
FLEX is intended to prepare graduates for roles as scholars and life-long learners across the full trajectory of their medical careers. Find out more about the types of activities included and how it will be scheduled. Stay tuned for other course and assessment spotlights.