Interdisciplinary longitudinal curriculum ''medical psychology, psychosomatics and psychotherapy''

Author(s): Bayer, A., Hrabal, V., Holzer, M., Allert, G., Tiedemann, G., Hochkirchen, B., Stephanos, S., Kachele, H., Zenz, H.

Journal/Book: Psychother Psychosom Med Psyc. 1998; 48: P O Box 30 11 20, D-70451 Stuttgart, Germany. Georg Thieme Verlag. 187-192.

Abstract: Semesters: The departments of Medical Psychology, Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy developed an interdisciplinary longitudinal curriculum in order to coach medical students for the whole length of their medical education. Experiences from the first four undergraduate semesters are reported. 46 students (33 females, 13 males), mean age 22.3 +/- 2.6 years, attended 60 hours of interdisciplinary group sessions. Frequent motives to join the course were interest in psychosocial disciplines and relevant previous experience. The students expected to benefit from this project in their study, their future practice as a physician, and in their personal development. Important educational goals that could be attained were the adoption of a patient-centred view in medicine as well as stengthening of the students' critical capacities and sensitivity. The students especially appreciated the possibility of group discussions and the opportunity to participate actively in the course. Based on a critical review of the evaluation, the possibility of a transfer of our model is considered and perspectives for the future are developed.

Note: Article Schuppel R, Univ Ulm, Klinikum Psychotherapie & Psychosomat Med, Sekt Psychosomat Med, Robert Koch Str 8, D-89070 Ulm, GERMANY

Keyword(s): medical students; medical psychology; psychosomatic medicine; psychotherapy; teaching; STUDENTS; EDUCATION; MENTORS

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Interdisciplinary longitudinal curriculum ''medical psychology, psychosomatics and psychotherapy'' - Experiences from the first semesters