Author(s)

Jing Wang ¹, Fan Lin ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ Basic Medical College, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210000, China

Corresponding Author

Fan Lin

ABSTRACT

Tumor Cell Biology, a burgeoning frontier in life sciences, is pivotal for equipping medical postgraduates with a robust knowledge system and skillset. This paper introduces an innovative "small class-seminar" teaching model that integrates clinical and research perspectives to enhance postgraduate training in Tumor Cell Biology. Utilizing an advanced information-based smart teaching platform and leveraging high-quality online educational resources, the model has been tailored to the educational needs of local medical colleges. The curriculum demonstrates significant success in fostering students' research design capabilities and innovative thinking. The model's effectiveness is underscored by its ability to cultivate multidisciplinary professionals ready to address the complex demands of the medical and health sectors in the new era.

KEYWORDS

Medical education; Integrated teaching model; Tumor cell biology; Postgraduate training

CITE THIS PAPER

Jing Wang, Fan Lin, Integrating Clinical and Research Perspectives in Postgraduate Tumor Cell Biology Education: A "Small Class-Seminar" Model. Curriculum and Teaching Methodology (2024) Vol. 7: 72-76. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/curtm.2024.070611.

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