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Untying the Gordian knot: Remediation problems in medical schools that need remediation

BMC Medical Education
Journal · Vol. 18 · Issue 1 · Art. 120
Abstract

This position paper discusses on-going academic remediation challenges within the field of medical education. More specifically, we identify three common contemporary problems and propose four recommendations to strengthen remediation efforts. Selecting or determining what type of remediation is needed for a particular student is akin to analyzing a Gordian knot with individual, institutional and systemic contributors. More emphasis, including multi-institutional projects and research funding is needed. Recommendations regarding language use and marketing of such programs are given. © 2018 The Author(s).

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medical education Academic remediation problems

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Teaching human medical education procedures Humans student language review human experiment medical school Marketing organization and management Education, Medical Schools, Medical multicenter study funding Remedial Teaching
Author Affiliations
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD, United States
University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, United States
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No funding information
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