Curriculum Renewal
We are currently reviewing and updating our training program curricula to ensure
they accurately reflect current practice in intensive care medicine, the
needs of ICM specialists and trainees and align with best practice in
medical education.
In addition, the curriculum renewal project
strives to:
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Demonstrate alignment between learning outcomes, teaching and learning
activities, content, and assessment.
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Accurately describe the type and level of knowledge, skill, and
capability required by ICM specialists at different phases of
training.
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Ensure the curriculum meets all required Australian Medical Council and
Medical Council of New Zealand standards.
The CICM training program curriculum is organised according to the
CanMEDS framework, comprising seven role domains. Each domain is being reviewed and
developed by a working group independently and this will be followed by a
review of the revised curriculum in its entirety.
Getting involved
Joining one of these working groups is a great opportunity for Trainees
and Fellows to influence the content and structure of the curriculum and
actively shape the training of future Intensive Care Medicine specialists.
Trainees and Fellows keen on joining an interest group are encouraged to express their interest. No previous experience in education,
curriculum design, or specific expertise in domain topics is required. Those interested in contributing are welcome to become involved and
working groups will comprise individuals with diverse perspectives and
experiences.
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Curriculum Renewal Overview
- Recent Updates
- Resources
Background
The curriculum renewal project commenced in 2021 to comprehensively
review and update the T-30 and T-36 training documents, which form the core of the current formal
training program curriculum.
Goals for the curriculum review
The over-arching curriculum review goal is the creation of one source of information
called the “CICM training program curriculum.” This
involves the review, update, and consolidation of curricular
elements relating to intensive care practice (both general and
paediatric intensive care practice).
The specific goals are
that the curriculum:
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Reflects the current practice and potential future needs of Intensive Care Medicine (ICM) specialists (for example, the
ability to adapt to technological advances in ICM)
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Reflects the needs of all ICM specialists, but allows for
flexibility
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Is based upon best practice in medical education
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Demonstrates alignment between learning outcomes with teaching
and learning activities, content, and assessment
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Accurately describes the type and level of knowledge, skill, and
capabilities required by ICM specialists at different phases of
training.
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Responsive to updates in practice
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Is clear and user friendly
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Aligns with other CICM training and policy documents
Process for the curriculum review
The CICM training program is organised according to the CanMEDS framework which describes seven roles (domains) of a physician; medical
expert (the central and integrating role), communicator,
collaborator, scholar, professional, health advocate and
leader/manager.
Each role/domain is currently being
reviewed and developed independently. A diverse domain working group of
interested trainees and Fellows works to review the components of each domain. The groups work to
discuss for each role/domain:
The work of the domain working groups is supported by the current
training documents, reviews of other curricula (other specialist
medical training colleges and international curricula), scholarly
literature, and ongoing consultation and feedback from internal
stakeholders.
In addition, a leadership group to
provide essential expertise and direction supports the management
of the project.
Following the development of each domain,
these will be brought together and reviewed as a whole to create a
complete formal curriculum for the training programs in general and
paediatric intensive care. This curriculum will undergo both internal and
external review prior to final approval and implementation.
It
is anticipated that each domain will take approximately 12 months for
completion, although it may be less than this, especially if work on
the domain has already commenced. Working groups meet monthly (for
approximately 1 hour) and may review relevant materials outside of
working group meetings (approximately 1-2 hours per month).