Compare and contrast the apprenticeship model and the academic model of medical education.

Competency 3: Analyze the development of medical education in the United States.
Analyze the scope of change in medical education from the 1800s to today.
Compare and contrast the apprenticeship model and the academic model of medical education.
Analyze why it is important to understand the history of medicine in order to improve medical education.
Competency 4: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and respectful of the diversity, dignity, and integrity of others.
Produce writing that conveys understanding of the topic, its context, and its relevance.
Use academic writing conventions such as APA formatting and citation style, or others as required.
Produce writing that includes minimal grammar, usage, and mechanical errors, including spelling.
Instructions
For this assessment, you will analyze the changes that have occurred in medical education from the 1800s to today.

Write a 35 page paper that addresses the following points:

Analyze the scope of change in medical education from the 1800s to today.
Compare and contrast the apprenticeship and academic models of medical education.
How have the two evolved over time?
Evaluate the importance of understanding the history in order to help improve medical education in the future.
Provide examples that illustrate your points.
Organize your paper using the following headings (these headings are required):

Title Page.
Introduction.
Preview the main themes of your paper.
The Changing Scope of Medical Education.
Analyze the scope of change in medical education from the 1800s to today.
Apprenticeship Model versus Academic Model.
Describe both models.
Compare and contrast their features.
Analyze how they have evolved over time.
Improving Medical Education by Understanding History.
Evaluate the importance of understanding the history of medical education in order to help improve medical education in the future.
Conclusion.
Summarize the main themes of your paper.
References. As you prepare for your assessment, consider the following:

Examine the difference between internships and fellowships. Why must physicians complete an internship?
How has medical education changed since the 1800s?
Consider the strengths and weaknesses of medical education. What are some potential opportunities for the future?

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