Professor Neil Osheroff, directs a research laboratory that has made seminal contributions to understanding of how enzymes known as topoisomerases function, regulate the topological state of DNA, and serve as targets for a number of widely prescribed anticancer and antibacterial drugs. Beyond his research program, he is committed to the education of future generations of health professionals and to the professional development of medical educators. Synopsis:
It is important for health professionals to have a strong understanding of the biosciences that underlie clinical practice. To address this critical issue and teach the biosciences in a more holistic context, many medical and health professional schools have transitioned from stand-alone discipline-based courses to integrated blocks that combine foundational and clinical sciences. Although most modern curricula have successfully integrated clinical materials into the pre-clerkship phase (to at least some extent), the overt integration of foundational sciences into clinical courses has proven to be challenging. This talk will discuss the importance of curricular integration, the cognitive science behind integration, and the successes and unique challenges that accompany curricular integration in the pre-clerkship and clinical phases of health professional education. It will also discuss the effects of curricular integration on the career paths of science educators and how these individuals play an increasing valuable role in modern health professional education.
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