Focus: Facility Design

Simulation centers adopt student-centric design

Team-based learning and early, integrated clinical exposure responds to medical advancements


Team-based learning and early, integrated clinical exposure responds to medical advancements, but the physical space of academic medical centers has been lagging to accommodate the change, according to an article on the Health Facilities Management website.

As medical schools have shifted away from repetitive memorization and become increasingly reliant on technology, traditional lecture halls and laboratories have become obsolete. 

Clinical application of medical knowledge requires spaces that support small-group discussion, problem-based learning, and hands-on clinical skills training. 

The contemporary medical education building encompasses a holistic environment to support both formal and informal learning.

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October 13, 2016


Topic Area: Architecture


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