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University of Pittsburgh    
2016-2017 Graduate & Professional Studies Catalog 
    
 
  Nov 27, 2024
 
2016-2017 Graduate & Professional Studies Catalog [Archived Catalog]

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MEDEDU 2150 - MEDEDU:CUR PRACTC & FUTR DRCTN


Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
Course will provide an introduction to the forces shaping medical education in the U.S. The history of medical EDUC, its linkage to Medicare legislation, and the impact of managed care, cost reduction, and international graduates on the US GME and health care delivery will be reviewed. Current GME funding sources and financial issues will be discussed. Other topics include workforce needs, controls and projections, GME accreditation process, us medical school promotion and tenure criteria, and practical aspects of devising, running, funding and sustaining a house staff training program.
Academic Career: GRAD
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Grad LG/SNC Basis
Course Requirements: PLAN: Medical Education (CERT-Master’s or MS), Clinical Research (CERT-Master’s or MS), Clinical and Translational Sci (PHD)


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