The Inquiry (THINQ) Curriculum - Semester 1
Module Description
This longitudinal module is designed to provide medical students with a deep dive into their selected areas of interest, which are meticulously categorized into four broad areas of concentration (AOCs). These AOCs include Scientific and Scholarly Discovery; Patient Centered Advocacy; Healthcare Delivery Science; and Leadership and Professional Identity Formation.
Within the framework of continuous improvement and lifelong learning, THINQ will also delve into the theoretical principles and practical application of evidence-based medicine and clinical research methodology.
The module emphasizes the importance of professionalism, patient-centered communication, and the basics of clinical reasoning, preparing students for their subsequent clinical rotations and fostering a lifelong commitment to excellence in medicine. 
Module Goals
To provide foundational knowledge in four key areas of curricular concentration: Scientific and scholarly discovery; Patient Centered Advocacy; Healthcare delivery science; and Leadership and professional identity formation.
To define the subdomains in each of the four key areas of curricular concentration.
To engage in experiential learning that includes principles of evidence-based medicine (EBM) and scientific research methodology.
To promote exposure to a diverse range of content relevant to the identified areas of curricular concentration.
Module Learning Objectives
Module Learning Objectives
Medical Education Program Objective
Define evidence-based medicine and its importance in clinical practice
Practice-Based Learning and Improvement:
13. Locate, appraise, and assimilate evidence from scientific studies related to patients' health problems
Demonstrate knowledge of basic principles of epidemiology and biostatistics
Knowledge for Practice:
10. Apply principles of public and population health to the identification of health problems, risk factors, treatment strategies, resources, and disease prevention/health promotion efforts for patients and populations.
Practice-based Learning and Improvement
13. Locate, appraise and assimilate evidence from scientific studies related to patients’ health problems
Formulate well-structured clinical and research questions
Knowledge for Practice
12. Create and present a scholarly product related to the field of medicine
Practice-Based Learning and Improvement:
13. Locate, appraise, and assimilate evidence from scientific studies related to patients' health problems
Identify and utilize appropriate databases and resources for finding medical evidence and develop effective literature search strategies
Practice-Based Learning and Improvement:
13. Locate, appraise, and assimilate evidence from scientific studies related to patients' health problems
Retrieve, critically appraise, and communicate literature that benefits patient care
Knowledge for Practice
10. Apply principles of public and population health to the identification of health problems, risk factors, treatment strategies, resources, and disease prevention/health promotion efforts for patients and populations.
Practice-Based Learning and Improvement:
13. Locate, appraise, and assimilate evidence from scientific studies related to patients' health problems
Practice the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and applications for evidence-based clinical decisions
Knowledge for Practice
10. Apply established and emerging principles of clinical sciences to diagnostic and therapeutic decision-making, clinical problem-solving, and other aspects of evidence-based health care.
Practice-Based Learning and Improvement:
13. Locate, appraise, and assimilate evidence from scientific studies related to patients' health problems
Reflect thoughtfully and purposefully about their own experience and expertise in one of the four key areas of curricular concentration
Personal and Professional Development:
17. Evaluate one’s personal, professional, and educational needs through reflection and utilize resources to meet those needs.
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