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<strong>UCSF</strong> Education Day <strong>2011</strong>TOP mentees will continue to evaluate their mentors'performance.Dissemination: We plan to publish this tool on Med EdPortal and present at national medical educationmeetings.Reflective critique: A team <strong>of</strong> eight AME membersprovided input. This project was presented at the TLCSopening, and valuable input was received. After welaunch the training module, adjustments will be madebased on feedback from users.Competency-Based Curricula for theHealth Pr<strong>of</strong>essions in TanzaniaHelen Loeser, MD, MSc, <strong>UCSF</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Medicine</strong>,Helen.Loeser@ucsf.edu; Judy Martin-Holland, PhD,MPA, RN, CS, FNP <strong>UCSF</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> Nursing,judy.martin-holland@nursing.ucsf.edu; SharonYoumans, PharmD, MPH, <strong>UCSF</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> Pharmacy,youmanss@pharmacy.ucsf.edu; Peter Loomer, DDS,PhD, <strong>UCSF</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> Dentistry, peter.loomer@ucsf.edu;Eligius Lyamuya, MD, Muhimbili <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Health andAllied Sciences, eligius_lyamuya@yahoo.com; PatriciaO’Sullivan, EdD, <strong>UCSF</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Medicine</strong>,OSullivanP@medsch.ucsf.eduAreas abstract covers: UME, GMEDomain(s) addressed: Competencies, CurricularInnovation, Global Health, Interpr<strong>of</strong>essional EducationPurpose: A strategic Tanzania-U.S. universitypartnership, formed to optimize the impact <strong>of</strong> healthpr<strong>of</strong>essions graduates on health outcomes in Tanzania,led to an interpr<strong>of</strong>essional collaboration to developcompetency-based curricula.Background: Competency-based education was newlymandated inTanzania and Muhimbili <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Healthand Allied Sciences (MUHAS) embarked upon a reviewand revision <strong>of</strong> their <strong>Medicine</strong>, Dentistry, Nursing,Pharmacy, and Public Health curricula. MUHAS soughtexpertise in undertaking the revision and incorporatingcompetencies into their teaching and assessment. Aninterpr<strong>of</strong>essional team from <strong>UCSF</strong> schools <strong>of</strong> dentistry,medicine, nursing and pharmacy provided consultation.Methods: Curriculum revision began in 2008 andincluded these key steps[1]: (1) extensive stakeholderconsultation; (2) determination <strong>of</strong> Tanzania's healthpriorities; (3) identification <strong>of</strong> competencies necessaryfor Tanzanian health pr<strong>of</strong>essionals; (4) faculty training incompetency-based education; (5) individual courserevision by faculty and (6) demonstrations by <strong>UCSF</strong>collaborators. Data and process that supported thesesteps included national surveys, focus groups,workshops and retreats.Evaluation Plan: By <strong>2011</strong>, curricula in all MUHASschools will be revised to include competency-basedobjectives, new strategies for instruction and studentassessment. Opportunities will be introduced for activelearning, clinical experience and structured fieldwork.Stakeholder consultation and periodic assessment <strong>of</strong>program outcomes by surveys <strong>of</strong> graduates andemployers are planned.Dissemination: MUHAS and <strong>UCSF</strong> faculty arepresenting this curriculum work and outcomes locally,regionally, and internationally. A website is inpreparation for sharing results, and supporting additionalregional and international collaborations.Reflective critique: There is ongoing exchange from allpartnership members evaluating progress to guidedecisions for next steps. MUHAS will pilot some aspects<strong>of</strong> the curriculum to ease the transition to the newapproach. Interpr<strong>of</strong>essional education collaborationshave been productive at MUHAS and <strong>UCSF</strong>.References:1. H. Loeser, P. O'Sullivan, D. Irby. Leadership Lessons fromCurricular Change at <strong>UCSF</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Medicine</strong>. Acad. Med. 82(4):324-330. April 2007Longitudinal Interpr<strong>of</strong>essionalCurriculum Well Received by First-Year Health Pr<strong>of</strong>essions StudentsJennifer Staves, MS3, <strong>UCSF</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Medicine</strong>;Alexandria Cerri, Sacred Heart Cathedral PreparatoryHigh <strong>School</strong>; Susan Hyde, DDS, MPH, PhD, <strong>UCSF</strong><strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> Dentistry; Brian Alldredge, PharmD, <strong>UCSF</strong><strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> Pharmacy; Sharon , PharmD, <strong>UCSF</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong>Pharmacy; Jeff Kilmer, MA, <strong>UCSF</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> Nursing;Dorothy Perry, PhD, <strong>UCSF</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> Dentistry; HelenLoeser, MD, MSc, <strong>UCSF</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Medicine</strong>; KimberlyTopp, PhD, PT, <strong>UCSF</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Medicine</strong>, Department<strong>of</strong> Physical Therapy; H. Carrie Chen, MD, MSEd, <strong>UCSF</strong><strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Medicine</strong>Areas abstract covers: UMEDomain(s) addressed: Communication, CurricularInnovation, Evaluation <strong>of</strong> Programs and Curricula,Interpr<strong>of</strong>essional EducationPurpose: We describe the implementation andevaluation <strong>of</strong> a novel interpr<strong>of</strong>essional curriculum forfirst-year dentistry, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, andphysical therapy students.Background: Promoting interpr<strong>of</strong>essional education(IPE) early in the training <strong>of</strong> health pr<strong>of</strong>essions studentscan help lay strong foundations for effective teamwork in<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>California</strong>, <strong>San</strong> Francisco • <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Medicine</strong> 9