Voices of the accelerated: key themes when considering implementation of an accelerated medical school program.

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    • Source:
      Publisher: Taylor & Francis Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 9806550 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1087-2981 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 10872981 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Med Educ Online Subsets: MEDLINE
    • Publication Information:
      Publication: 2016- : Philadelphia, PA : Taylor & Francis
      Original Publication: [E. Lansing, MI] : Medical Education Online, [1996-
    • Subject Terms:
      Education, Medical, Undergraduate*/organization & administration ; Curriculum* ; Schools, Medical*/organization & administration ; Students, Medical*/psychology; Humans ; Motivation ; Internship and Residency/organization & administration ; Training Support ; Faculty, Medical/psychology ; Time Factors
    • Abstract:
      In this rapid communication, accelerated undergraduate medical education is examined using prior literature as well as experiences of those who have completed or are in the process of completing accelerated medical curricula. The Consortium of Accelerated Medical Pathway Programs (CAMPP) hosts an annual multi-institutional conference for all its members. During the meeting in July 2023, a virtual panel was convened from multiple constituent programs ( N  = 4) including medical students ( N  = 2), resident physicians ( N  = 4), and faculty ( N  = 2). Panel participants represented current learners or graduates from accelerated pathways of varying specialties ( N  = 5) to share firsthand experiences about acceleration to an audience representing over 25 medical schools. Five key themes were identified for accelerated students and trainees: Reduced debt as motivating factor to accelerate, Feeling prepared for residency, Ideal accelerated students are driven, Ability to form early professional relationships, and Less time for additional clinical experiences. Discourse from the CAMPP panel can inform current and developing accelerated programs at institutions looking to create or improve accelerated learning.
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    • Contributed Indexing:
      Keywords: Accelerated medical school; burnout reduction; debt reduction; medical student mentorship; physician shortage; professional identity; residency preparedness; self-directed learning; well-being
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 20240804 Date Completed: 20240804 Latest Revision: 20240807
    • Publication Date:
      20240807
    • Accession Number:
      PMC11299450
    • Accession Number:
      10.1080/10872981.2024.2385666
    • Accession Number:
      39097939