Effect of Reduction in Class Hours in Preclinical Schedule on Students' Academic Performance.

Gary, Nancy E.; Rosevear, G. Craig

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Publication Date: 1986

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Effect of Reduction in Class Hours in Preclinical Schedule on Students' Academic Performance.

Gary, Nancy E.; Rosevear, G. Craig

Journal of Medical Education, v61 n8 p683-85 Aug 1986

Problem areas with the curriculum at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-Rutgers Medical School were identified: imbalance in class hours in the academic schedule, excessive number of lectures, and need for more small group sessions during the basic science education. (MLW)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Class Organization, Curriculum Development, Higher Education, Lecture Method, Medical Education, Medical Students, Performance, Program Length, Scheduling, Small Classes, Small Group Instruction, Time Management

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