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All blocks within | All blocks within Phase 1 are to provide ample opportunity for students to practice self-directed and independent learning, as well as complete other co-curricular and clinical experiences. As such, block directors are expected to adhere to the following guidelines when scheduling their experiences: | ||
* Each week is to include no more than | * Each week is to include no more than 26.5 student contact hours. An additional 4 hours are allowed for assessments (written and practical examinations, OSCEs, etc.). These limits are averaged over the entire block. | ||
* Each week is to have at least 2 half-days off for students to complete Longitudinal Clinical Experience visits and it is recommended that these half-days are varied in their placement between weeks to maximize students’ ability to schedule these experiences. These limits are averaged over the entire block. Holidays are viewed as one half-day off for scheduling purposes. Time taken for required non-block activities (e.g. IPE and intersession days) do not count toward half days off and should be considered classroom time. | * Each week is to have at least 2 half-days off for students to complete Longitudinal Clinical Experience visits and it is recommended that these half-days are varied in their placement between weeks to maximize students’ ability to schedule these experiences. These limits are averaged over the entire block. Holidays are viewed as one half-day off for scheduling purposes. Time taken for required non-block activities (e.g. IPE and intersession days) do not count toward half days off and should be considered classroom time. | ||
* Any time necessary for pre-work for required activities (e.g. viewing online modules) contributes to the | * Any time necessary for pre-work for required activities (e.g. viewing online modules) contributes to the 26.5-hour limit. | ||
* Due to the structure of the instruction, the Multi- | * Due to the structure of the instruction, the Multi-Organ Systems Block is exempt from these requirements. | ||
The curriculum committee reviews block schedules/student workload biannually and may adjust these guidelines. | The curriculum committee reviews block schedules/student workload biannually and may adjust these guidelines. | ||
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'''Revised by the Curriculum Committee''': July 27, 2021 | '''Revised by the Curriculum Committee''': July 27, 2021 | ||
'''Revised by the Curriculum Committee:''' July 23, 2024 | |||
Latest revision as of 10:27, August 6, 2024
All blocks within Phase 1 are to provide ample opportunity for students to practice self-directed and independent learning, as well as complete other co-curricular and clinical experiences. As such, block directors are expected to adhere to the following guidelines when scheduling their experiences:
- Each week is to include no more than 26.5 student contact hours. An additional 4 hours are allowed for assessments (written and practical examinations, OSCEs, etc.). These limits are averaged over the entire block.
- Each week is to have at least 2 half-days off for students to complete Longitudinal Clinical Experience visits and it is recommended that these half-days are varied in their placement between weeks to maximize students’ ability to schedule these experiences. These limits are averaged over the entire block. Holidays are viewed as one half-day off for scheduling purposes. Time taken for required non-block activities (e.g. IPE and intersession days) do not count toward half days off and should be considered classroom time.
- Any time necessary for pre-work for required activities (e.g. viewing online modules) contributes to the 26.5-hour limit.
- Due to the structure of the instruction, the Multi-Organ Systems Block is exempt from these requirements.
The curriculum committee reviews block schedules/student workload biannually and may adjust these guidelines.
Approved by the Curriculum Committee: July 23, 2019
Revised by the Curriculum Committee: July 27, 2021
Revised by the Curriculum Committee: July 23, 2024