The Capstone for Impact is a curriculum reform initiative at the University of Michigan Medical School aimed at enhancing the quality of talent cultivation. To understand the practice characteristics of the course, this study systematically reviewed the course through a combination of field visits and document analysis. The course is designed to cultivate future medical leaders capable of driving transformative changes in healthcare. Spanning all four years of medical student training, it incorporates multi-themed practical projects, diverse practice pathways, comprehensive faculty guidance, dedicated funding support, strict timeline and process management, and an interdisciplinary collaboration platform. These measures effectively enhance medical students' critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, collaboration, and leadership skills. Drawing on this successful experience, it is suggested that China establish relevant practical projects and a full-process, progressive management mechanism. These efforts would encourage medical students to engage in collaboration and apply their knowledge to solving real-world problems, thereby promoting the quality of medical talent cultivation.
Li Yaping
,
Zhang Nini
,
Liu Yuan
,
Ouyang Yang
,
Zhang Ke
,
Zeng Yi
,
Li Ji
. Practice and implications of the impact capstone course at the University of Michigan Medical School[J]. Chinese Journal of Medical Education, 2026
, 46(3)
: 236
-234
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DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn115259-20250103-00006
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