The Inquiry (THINQ) Curriculum - Semester 3

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. 

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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.

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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.
Formulate well-structured clinical and research questions	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	Practice-Based Learning and Improvement: 13. Locate, appraise, and assimilate evidence from scientific studies related to patients' health problems Interpersonal & Communication Skills: 20. Communicate effectively with colleagues within one’s profession or specialty, other health professionals, and health related agencies.
Practice the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and applications for evidence-based clinical decisions	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.