Revolutionizing Medical Education

PRAISE FOR REVOLUTIONIZING MEDICAL EDUCATION “The Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell… is a prime example of how a new medical school, unburdened by ‘time honored’ approaches to education, can fashion an innovative curriculum aligned more appropriately with future demands of the medical professional: more connected to patients, more science-based, more humanistic, and more aware of the varied needs of society.”—GEORGE THIBAULT, MD, Professor of Medicine and Medical Education Emeritus at Harvard Medical School “In this book, Drs. Battinelli and Smith describe their mission to integrate a philosophy of kindness and caring into meaningful experiences for medical students. In doing so, they demonstrated the importance of passion, perseverance, humility, and a willingness to seek out and build upon the insights of others as they transformed their vision into reality.”—KELLEY M. SKEFF, MD, PhD, Co-Director, Stanford Faculty Development Center for Medical Teachers, Stanford University (1985-Present) “At a time of rapidly accelerating innovation in medical education across the continuum, novel approaches are being encouraged by national organizations but are being developed ‘on the ground’ by leaders of schools of medicine—both at longstanding and new institutions. This fascinating book [reveals]… a successful school, with new ideas aplenty. I highly recommend this book to all those interested in the evolution of medical education.”—DAVID J. SKORTON, MD, President and CEO, Association of American Medical Colleges “This school is a model of how medical education can prioritize humanism in healthcare. This innovative and forward-thinking model of medical education—integrating rigorous science with a deep focus on kind, safe, trustworthy care—was pioneered by the Gold Foundation, continued with the medical education leaders at the Zucker School of Medicine and continues to be strengthened and sustained through their partnership with the Gold Foundation.”—KATHY REEVES, MD, President and CEO, The Arnold P. Gold Foundation Discover a revolutionary and novel way to teach medicine In Revolutionizing Medical Education, the founding Deans of the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Drs. David L. Battinelli and Lawrence G. Smith, share their groundbreaking approach to preparing physicians for modern healthcare. The authors draw on over four combined decades of experience in medical education reform, revealing how they closed the rapidly expanding gap between advanced medical science and outdated educational methods. The book chronicles the complete transformation of medical education through strategies that integrate science and humanism from day one. It details Battinelli and Smith’s bold decision to challenge traditional grades, replacing multiple-choice exams with essay assessments, oral exams, real patients, and realistic simulations. You’ll learn about how they connect students directly with patients via accelerated EMT training and how their collaborative active learning pedagogy and successes have attracted visiting faculty and administrators from over 50 medical schools around the world. You’ll discover: A transformative curriculum that connects students with real patients from day one through integrated EMT training and hundreds of hours of clinical practice How the limitation of grades and class rankings in favor of collaborative learning and robust formative assessments that mirror real-world medical practice better instils confidence and competence A replacement of traditional rote memorization with essay-based assessments, high-fidelity simulation experiences, and real practice assessments A holistic integration of science and humanism that enhances student engagement, wellbeing, and learning outcomes Perfect for medical educators, administrators, faculty members, and healthcare leaders looking for an actionable blueprint to transform their own institutions, Revolutionizing Medical Education explains the evidence-based education methods you can implement right now that prepare physicians to diagnose and heal with scientific expertise and human compassion.