Bridging the Gap: Integrating Basic Science and Clinical Decision-Making in Medical Education (Building Better Curriculum) - April 23, 2025

This webinar explores the challenge of integrating basic science and clinical medicine to enhance cognitive integration in medical learners. The session will present lessons learned from the development of the Aquifer Sciences Initiative, a national effort that unites basic scientists and clinicians to create a clinically relevant basic science curriculum. Participants will gain insights into how conceptual frameworks and structured, integrated learning objectives can bridge the gap between foundational sciences and clinical reasoning. The session will also highlight tools and strategies for faculty to support students in justifying clinical decisions through a strong basic science foundation.

Learning Objectives:

1. Describe the challenges of cognitive integration in medical education and the necessity of aligning basic science with clinical decision-making.
2. Explain the development and implementation of the Aquifer Sciences Initiative as a framework for integrating basic science concepts into clinical education. 
3. Apply strategies for fostering cognitive integration in curriculum design to improve student engagement and clinical reasoning.

The AAMC is committed to providing inclusive sessions for all learners/participants. All sessions will be close-captioned. Please contact Kaitlyn at curriculum@aamc.org to request additional accommodations.

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