Nat'l Institute on Drug Abuse Center of Excellence
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Center Activities
To reach its goal, the Center of Excellence proposes a multi-step approach.
 
Step One—Assess Gaps in Knowledge. The project team will identify what medical students and residents know about substance abuse through focus groups and surveys.

Step Two—Identify Curriculum Content. Based on the survey and focus group results, and in consultation with other collaborators, the project team will identify core knowledge and skills for medical students and residents.

Step Three—Develop Innovative Educational Interventions. The project team will develop a two-part curriculum to help medical students and residents identify, assess and refer patients with drug addictions. The curriculum will include:
1. A multimedia, web-based learning module with multiple-choice questions to assess student/resident level of knowledge; and
2. A real-time, web-based Objective Standardized Clinical Examination with a standardized patient to practice realistic patient-doctor interactions.

Both components will give students and residents feedback on their level of knowledge and skill.