Write a 3–4 page paper on the scope of change in medical education from the 1800s to today. Start with the early apprenticeship model to the current academic models. Discuss the importance of understanding the history in order to help improve medical education in the future.
Introduction
Education and training of healthcare providers have evolved in response to the needs of a changing healthcare system. In the 1800s, students learned medicine through hands-on training with an experienced doctor. By the 1900s, medical training followed a more structured and academic model, with classes and clinical rotations. Today's medical training includes many technology innovations, such as augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), robotic-assisted surgery, and minimally invasive or noninvasive procedures. We also have remote patient monitoring (RPM) and telemedicine through a virtual model of care (VMC). Additionally, modern training focuses on using the human genome for more precise diagnoses and personalized treatments. These shifts in training, technology, and role definitions have impacted both the quality of care and the healthcare workforce.
As a medical administrator, it's important for you to have some understanding of the history of medical education and training. This knowledge will help you understand the context of current practices and make informed decisions in the future. This assessment is an opportunity for you to explore the history of medical education and the apprenticeship and academic models.
Preparation
- View the preparation video for the assessment:
- Prepare for History of Medical Education.
- Download and review the assessment template. You will use this document to complete the assessment.
- History of Medical Education [DOCX].
- Gather four sources to use for your paper.
- You will need to include four references in your paper.
- One of these can be your textbook and the other three can be course readings that you find in your reading list.
- Assessment 2: Medical Education.
- You can also find your own sources using the library guide. Research the history of medical education from the 1800s, 1960s, early 2000s, and today.
- Health Care Administration Undergraduate Library Guide.
Instructions
Using the History of Medical Education [DOCX] template, write a 3–4 page paper on the scope of change in medical education from the 1800s to today, the apprenticeship and academic models, and the importance of understanding the history in order to help improve medical education in the future. Be sure to complete all parts of the template. Detailed instructions are provided for each section in the template.Required Sections
Follow the template and the detailed instructions for each section. Your paper should have the following sections:- APA-formatted title page.
- Introduction.
- The Changing Scope of Medical Education.
- Apprenticeship vs. Academic Model.
- Importance of Understanding History of Medicine.
- Conclusion.
- References.
Your Writing
Your writing will be graded according to the following criteria.- Address all the assessment components with writing is clear, well-organized, and demonstrates proper use of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and sentence structure, with minimal errors.
- Apply APA formatting to in-text citations and references.
Additional Requirements
- Length: 3–4 pages, not including the title page, appendix, and reference page.
- Spacing: Double spaced using Times New Roman, 12-point font.
- Sources: Use a minimum of four sources.
- Evidence and APA: Support all points with credible evidence following APA citation format. Refer to Evidence and APA in the Capella Writing Center for help with using APA style.