Changes in Medical Education For this assignment, you will analyze the changes that have occurred in medical education from the 1800s to today. Write a 35 page paper that addresses the scope of change in medical education from the 1800s to today, the apprenticeship and academic models of medical education, the importance of understanding the history in order to help improve medical education in the future. Organize your paper using the following headings (please use these headings): Title Page. Introduction. Preview the main themes of your paper. The Changing Scope of Medical Education. Analyze the scope of change in medical education from the 1800s to today. Apprenticeship Model vs. Academic Model. Describe both models. Compare and contrast their features. Analyze how they have evolved over time, and the impact the evolution of these models has had on the quality of patient care. Importance of Understanding History of Medicine. Explain the importance of understanding the history of medical education in order to help improve medical education in the future. Conclusion. Summarize the main themes of your paper. References. Paper Requirements Your paper will be a minimum of 35 double-spaced pages in length, not including title and reference pages. Font: Arial 12-point. Cite at least four references, three of which are in addition to your textbook. Format your paper according to APA style. Note: To fully understand how this assignment will be graded be sure to carefully read the Changes in Medical Education Scoring Guide. Scoring Guide Criteria Analyze the scope of change in medical education from the 1800s to today. Compare and contrast the apprenticeship model and the academic model of medical education. Analyze the impact of the evolution of the models on patient care. Explain why it is important to understand the history of medicine in order to improve medical education. Produce writing that conveys understanding of the topic, its context, and its relevance. Write with minimal grammar, usage, spelling, and mechanical errors, and proper APA formatting and citation style. Readings In your textbook, Sultz & Young’s Health Care USA: Understanding Its Organization and Delivery, read: Chapter 6, “Medical Education and the Changing Practice of Medicine,” pages 141167. Chapter 7, “The Healthcare Workforce,” pages 169199. Sultz & Young’s Health Care USA, 9th Edition ISBN: 9781284142099 By: Kristina M. YoungShow more
