Becker's Healthcare July 30, 2024
The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has reimagined its curriculum to focus on early research involvement, long-lasting mentorship and on topics such as leadership and social justice.
The New York City-based medical school will debut the ASCEND curriculum this academic year. The curriculum kicks off with an introductory week for students known as BaseCamp. Students then participate in a foundational module to learn key scientific and clinical skills. During this module, students are paired with a faculty member who will serve as mentors throughout their four years of medical education.
“Reflecting on my experience, relationships with my teachers were transient. ASCEND changes that by assigning a dedicated mentor to each student right from the start, fostering a lasting...
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