Vertical Integration and Reinforcement of Basic Science Concepts in an Engaging Clinically Oriented Physiology Pharmacology Session (COPPS)

Med Sci Educ. 2023 Mar 4;33(2):337-338. doi: 10.1007/s40670-023-01750-x. eCollection 2023 Apr.

Abstract

Medical educators are finding it challenging to ensure strong basic sciences knowledge is built in the allocated time assigned in the innovative medical school curriculum. In this article, we introduce a novel method to vertically integrate basic sciences knowledge during clinical training.

Keywords: Engagement; Medical student; Pharmacology; Physiology; Vertical integration.