The integration of basic and clinical sciences in clerkship remains a significant challenge. In this session, we will explore some strategies for integrating basic science into clerkships, and discuss concerns from faculty and the new generation of medical students navigating an era of dramatic changes.
When learners recognize the relevance of basic science to patient care, they are better equipped to apply scientific knowledge to clinical practice. We will discuss approaches to reinforcing fundamental concepts learned during clerkship and how this can lead to an improved mechanistic understanding of physiological and pathophysiological processes and, ultimately, better patient outcomes.
Presenter Bios
Dr. Jorge Cervantes is an Associate Professor in the Dr. Kiran Patel College of Allopathic Medicine, Medical Education Department. He has extensive scientific and translational research experience in medical microbiology, immunology, and epidemiology consolidating not only his role as a scientist but also as a scholarship mentor.
Dr. Cervantes is passionate about translating scientific findings in Medicine and the dissemination of knowledge. He serves as an associate editor for several renowned journals and holds various leadership positions in scientific and medical organizations.
Dr. Cervantes is an advocate for scientific integration into medical education. As an M.D., Ph.D., and medical educator, he considers his mission to develop medical education experiences that promote cognitive integration of foundational sciences and clinical sciences. Dr. Cervantes believes that the assimilation of basic science and a critical understanding of new technologies are paramount to how medical professionals can base their clinical reasoning.