Integration and potential of teaching communication skills in the study of veterinary medicine in Germany
Goal: Presentation of the current range of courses regarding communication at the five German educational institutions for veterinary medicine. In addition to learning objectives and individual solutions, possible potential for future developments are presented. Methods: Interviews with communicatio...
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doaj-6dcafc23a9b1405ab73a40abd42c0ff82021-03-29T11:25:54ZdeuGerman Medical Science GMS Publishing HouseGMS Journal for Medical Education2366-50172021-03-01383Doc5310.3205/zma001449Integration and potential of teaching communication skills in the study of veterinary medicine in GermanyPohl, Alina0Klass, Luise Grace1Kleinsorgen, Christin2Bernigau, Dora3Pfeiffer-Morhenn, Birte4Arnhold, Stefan5Dilly, Marc6Beitz-Radzio, Christina7Wissing, Sandra8Vogt, Lena9Bahramsoltani, Mahtab10Freie Universität Berlin, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Berlin, GermanyFreie Universität Berlin, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Berlin, GermanyUniversity of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Foundation, Hannover, GermanyLeipzig University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Leipzig, GermanyJustus-Liebig-University Giessen, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Giessen, GermanyJustus-Liebig-University Giessen, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Giessen, GermanyJustus-Liebig-University Giessen, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Giessen, GermanyLudwig-Maximilians-Universität Munich, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Munich, GermanyUniversity of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Foundation, Hannover, GermanyFreie Universität Berlin, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Berlin, GermanyFreie Universität Berlin, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Berlin, GermanyGoal: Presentation of the current range of courses regarding communication at the five German educational institutions for veterinary medicine. In addition to learning objectives and individual solutions, possible potential for future developments are presented. Methods: Interviews with communication educators at the five German education institutions and subsequent synopsis. Results: To date, there are no binding education guidelines regarding communication in veterinary medicine. Nevertheless, communication education has been introduced at all five education institutions, albeit depth and formats vary considerably. The learning objectives are largely consistent and based on the recommendations for day-one-skills made by the European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education. Communication is not recognized as a fully-fledged subject in the curricula of any of the education institutions. All education institutions clearly fall short of teaching the recommended 150 lecture hours. Conclusion: To ensure communication skills in veterinary medicine graduates, binding education guidelines should be agreed upon. Communication education should be integrated into all veterinary curricula as a fully-fledged subject with longitudinally increasing depth.http://www.egms.de/static/en/journals/zma/2021-38/zma001449.shtmlveterinary medical educationcommunication skillssoft skillscurriculum development |
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Pohl, Alina Klass, Luise Grace Kleinsorgen, Christin Bernigau, Dora Pfeiffer-Morhenn, Birte Arnhold, Stefan Dilly, Marc Beitz-Radzio, Christina Wissing, Sandra Vogt, Lena Bahramsoltani, Mahtab |
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Pohl, Alina Klass, Luise Grace Kleinsorgen, Christin Bernigau, Dora Pfeiffer-Morhenn, Birte Arnhold, Stefan Dilly, Marc Beitz-Radzio, Christina Wissing, Sandra Vogt, Lena Bahramsoltani, Mahtab Integration and potential of teaching communication skills in the study of veterinary medicine in Germany GMS Journal for Medical Education veterinary medical education communication skills soft skills curriculum development |
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Pohl, Alina Klass, Luise Grace Kleinsorgen, Christin Bernigau, Dora Pfeiffer-Morhenn, Birte Arnhold, Stefan Dilly, Marc Beitz-Radzio, Christina Wissing, Sandra Vogt, Lena Bahramsoltani, Mahtab |
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Integration and potential of teaching communication skills in the study of veterinary medicine in Germany |
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Integration and potential of teaching communication skills in the study of veterinary medicine in Germany |
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Integration and potential of teaching communication skills in the study of veterinary medicine in Germany |
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Integration and potential of teaching communication skills in the study of veterinary medicine in Germany |
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Integration and potential of teaching communication skills in the study of veterinary medicine in Germany |
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integration and potential of teaching communication skills in the study of veterinary medicine in germany |
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German Medical Science GMS Publishing House |
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GMS Journal for Medical Education |
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2021-03-01 |
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Goal: Presentation of the current range of courses regarding communication at the five German educational institutions for veterinary medicine. In addition to learning objectives and individual solutions, possible potential for future developments are presented. Methods: Interviews with communication educators at the five German education institutions and subsequent synopsis. Results: To date, there are no binding education guidelines regarding communication in veterinary medicine. Nevertheless, communication education has been introduced at all five education institutions, albeit depth and formats vary considerably. The learning objectives are largely consistent and based on the recommendations for day-one-skills made by the European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education. Communication is not recognized as a fully-fledged subject in the curricula of any of the education institutions. All education institutions clearly fall short of teaching the recommended 150 lecture hours. Conclusion: To ensure communication skills in veterinary medicine graduates, binding education guidelines should be agreed upon. Communication education should be integrated into all veterinary curricula as a fully-fledged subject with longitudinally increasing depth. |
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veterinary medical education communication skills soft skills curriculum development |
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