In Step 1 of your application, please provide an outline of the problem or educational need you aim to address, along with evidence that this issue is not already covered within the existing curriculum (suggested total word count: 1,500 words). The New Curriculum Proposal Committee will review your proposal, and if deemed appropriate, an invitation will be extended to submit Step 2 of the application.
- Name and email address of the lead faculty sponsor (listed first)
- Name(s) and email address(es) of faculty/student member(s) co-authors
- Title of the proposal
- Scope and Curriculum Category – Course/module/ class/session/topic
- Problem Statement – Provide a brief, clearly stated sentence summarizing the problem and its significance. Briefly explain what led you (and your team) to focus on this issue and why it deserves broader attention.
- Evidence Summary – Synthesize your review of the evidence supporting the importance of this issue and previous efforts to address it. Justify its inclusion as a required part of the curriculum for all Geisel students. Describe your review of the current curriculum to confirm gaps, and explain how the proposed content aligns with 2024 AAMC competencies. (Suggested resource: Geisel Curriculum Dashboard)
- Specific Aim – Write a clear, specific, and actionable statement that defines the primary goal of your instructional materials.
- Logistics- Identify the curriculum phase where this content may fit best and briefly justify its placement. Provide an estimated number of total instructional hours.
- Integration- Does this proposed content align with current curricular components, and how might it be incorporated into existing courses or clerkships? Could this content be delivered through an Enrichment Elective or Clinical Elective, rather than via required curriculum?
- Resources– Please provide a brief overview of the resources that might be needed to develop and deliver this curriculum. As examples, faculty and/or staff support, space or equipment needs (e.g., simulation facilities, materials/tools).
Please note you will need your Dartmouth Net ID to submit a proposal. If you are having issues logging in, please refer to the Account Help page.