"MEDICAL SCHOOL PALLIATIVE CARE EDUCATION PROJECT" PROGRAM
WHAT To assist three United States medical schools start or improve their palliative care curriculum for 3rd and 4th year medical students.
WHYTo expand the number of medical schools offering experiential education for students and to enhance faculty development.
WHEREThe Medical College of Wisconsin's End of Life/Palliative Education Resource Center (EPERC) Hospitals throughout the USA.
Program Description
"In 2000, the LCME mandated that all medical schools 'must' teach about end-of-life care, yet few schools have developed comprehensive educational programs spanning a four year curriculum, including a required component of experiential training."
- Medical College of Wisconsin
The "Medical School Palliative Care Education Project" Program is designed to help US medical schools develop both required and elective palliative care educational experiences along with faculty development.
Selected medical schools include: Louisville, Baylor, Emory, Northwestern, Oregon and Northeast Ohio, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, UMDNJ School of Osteopathic Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine.
source:mcw.edu
