Curriculum Renewal: Phase 3

Timeline Working Groups Phase II

It has been almost 15 years since the Zucker School of Medicine set out to transform the way medicine is taught and learned. Over the past decade and a half, the school's unique curriculum, with its case/problem-based learning, small group sessions, and hands-on approach, has helped students sharpen their critical thinking, develop clinical skills, and prepare for the challenges of meeting the needs of our population.

However, a lot has changed in the relatively short time since the Zucker School of Medicine graduated its first class in 2015. We have seen advancements in all areas, including the delivery of healthcare, and the COVID pandemic exposed the inequity of the healthcare system, forcing us to examine how we at the ZSOM are addressing the community's healthcare needs.

In 2008, when we launched our mission to prepare the next generation of physicians, we thoroughly examined and defined tomorrow's healthcare climate. Today, we ask you to join us on a new journey called Curriculum Renewal: Courage to Change. Together, we will assess our accomplishments, imagine the future, and build upon our firm foundation by addressing emerging societal trends, innovations in healthcare and technology, meeting the needs of future learners and educators and most importantly, our patients. Curriculum renewal will shape how we prepare our medical students for tomorrow's healthcare industry and inform the school's mission and vision into 2035 and beyond.

Your dedication and commitment are critical to the success of our school and future healthcare professionals, and we look forward to your continued support and participation as we embark on this engaging journey together.

David Battinelli, MD
Dean, Zucker School of Medicine

Samara Ginzburg, MD
Vice Dean & Dean for Education, Zucker School of Medicine

Lawrence G. Smith, MD, MACP
Founding Dean, Zucker School of Medicine

Phase II Closeout

TOWN HALL

Learn more about the closeout of Phase II and the start of Phase III from our Vice Dean, Dr. Samara Ginzburg by viewing the most recent Town Hall.

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Visual Representation

Refreshed Curriculum

All the feedback on the macrostructure draft from April 2024 is being synthesized and will be explored during Phase III. A recorded presentation explaining the draft is available for your review.

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Phase III: Curriculum Renewal Working Groups

Skills Summary: Developing a blueprint on how to best express ZSOM’s goal of graduating students who are best prepared for GME in their chosen specialty.
Advisory Group: Leverage group member expertise and industry knowledge to provide thoughts and counsel on key curricular strategic questions that have emerged from Phase I.
Curious Questioning Team Co-Chairs: After leading CQ Teams in Phase I, the co-chairs continue to provide counsel in Phase II.