MED 2010

Defining competencies, making progress

The MED 2010 initiative is moving forward with defining competencies.

Learner-centered education for patient-centered care

At the University of Minnesota Medical School, we recognize that

• Not only do students learn differently today than in the past, technology and education theory continue to advance swiftly as well.
• Health care needs and delivery have changed greatly and will continue to evolve.
• Our medical students deserve the most flexible and up-to-date education possible to develop a strong foundation as they become life-long learners in their medical careers.

So we have launched the MED 2010 project to transform medical education. The shift from a time-based to a competency-based medical education program allows students to tailor their educations to their unique starting points, paces of progress, and interests.

Kathleen Watson, M.D.
Associate Dean for Students and Student Learning
drwatson@umn.edu

Linda Perkowski, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Curriculum and Evaluation
perkowsk@umn.edu

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