# The Inquiry (THINQ) Curriculum - Semester 3

### <mark style="color:blue;">Module Description</mark>&#x20;

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.&#x20;

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. &#x20;

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### <mark style="color:blue;">**Module Goals**</mark>&#x20;

* 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. &#x20;
* To define the subdomains in each of the four key areas of curricular concentration.&#x20;
* To engage in experiential learning that includes principles of evidence-based medicine (EBM) and scientific research methodology. &#x20;
* To promote exposure to a diverse range of content relevant to the identified areas of curricular concentration.&#x20;

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### <mark style="color:blue;">**Module Learning Objectives**</mark>

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| **Module Learning Objectives**                                                                                                                                  | **Medical Education Program Objective**                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |
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| <p>Define evidence-based medicine and its importance in clinical practice </p><p> </p>                                                                          | <p>Practice-Based Learning and Improvement: </p><p>13. Locate, appraise, and assimilate evidence from scientific studies related to patients' health problems </p>                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
| <p>Demonstrate knowledge of basic principles of epidemiology and biostatistics </p><p> </p>                                                                     | <p>Knowledge for Practice: </p><p>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. </p>                                                                                                        |
| <p>Formulate well-structured clinical and research questions </p><p> </p>                                                                                       | <p>Practice-Based Learning and Improvement: </p><p>13. Locate, appraise, and assimilate evidence from scientific studies related to patients' health problems </p>                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
| <p>Identify and utilize appropriate databases and resources for finding medical evidence and develop effective literature search strategies </p><p> </p>        | <p>Practice-Based Learning and Improvement: </p><p>13. Locate, appraise, and assimilate evidence from scientific studies related to patients' health problems </p>                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
| <p>Retrieve, critically appraise, and communicate literature that benefits patient care </p><p> </p>                                                            | <p>Practice-Based Learning and Improvement: </p><p>13. Locate, appraise, and assimilate evidence from scientific studies related to patients' health problems </p><p> </p><p>Interpersonal & Communication Skills: </p><p>20. Communicate effectively with colleagues within one’s profession or specialty, other health professionals, and health related agencies. </p> |
| <p>Practice the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and applications for evidence-based clinical decisions </p><p> </p>                                   | <p>Practice-Based Learning and Improvement: </p><p>13. Locate, appraise, and assimilate evidence from scientific studies related to patients' health problems </p>                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
| <p>Reflect thoughtfully and purposefully about their own experience and expertise in one of the four key areas of curricular concentration </p><p> </p><p> </p> | <p>Personal and Professional Development: </p><p>17. Evaluate one’s personal, professional, and educational needs through reflection and utilize resources to meet those needs. </p>                                                                                                                                                                                      |
