The University of Iowa. All rights reserved. The development of a community structure to simultaneously and synergistically manage curriculum and student affairs while responding to the needs of society has been in the planning stages for several years. Each medical student has been assigned to one of four learning communities, each comprised of equal numbers of M1s, M2s, M3s, and M4s.
Students remain in their designated community for their entire medical school experience.
Students will initiate and provide leadership for many activities. Each pod contains small group rooms, examination rooms, study areas, and office space to support the activities of the community. Various community activities were initiated and small groups, tutors, and mentors assigned within community structure. In 2000, faculty advisors and career advising activities will be added and wellness promotion and service learning projects instituted. It is anticipated that the communities will be fully operational when the new building opens in 2001.