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Developing medical curriculum based on learning-outcomes at Medical School, Zagreb University, Croatia

Background During the implementation of Bologna process, all medical schools in Croatia harmonised the core curricula. However, Zagreb Medical School, as a leading medical school in Croatia, recognized the need to go beyond traditional teacher-based and knowledge-based curriculum and move towards learning-outcomes delivery. Working process The first step in development learning-based curriculum was to form Zagreb Task Force Group. The members are well experienced teachers, students and administration representatives. The first task was to analyse and compare /the well known European documents, with expected competencies for so called «The Croatian Doctor». In the second phase, Task Force Group defined the essential domains for national doctors. Communication skills, Practical and clinical skills and Skills in emergency were subdivided into detailed learning outcomes, description of learning methods and appropriate assessment. The next step is to include the stakeholders and prepare a document to be accepted by other medical schools in Croatia. Take-home messages Delivering medical curriculum based on learning-outcomes is challenging process with many advantages for all involved, but it is not an easy task. Learning-outcomes are not just a tool in medical curriculum (re)design. It is also an important approach in development of national qualification framework («The Croatian Doctor»).

curriculum development; curriculum reform; learning outcomes; Croatia

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