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ArticleMedical science educator2026

Montessori Principles in Medical Education: Training Innovative and Compassionate Physicians.

Pamela Meyers, Sandra Guzmán-Figueroa, Ryan Patterson, Dina Kurzweil, Mabel Perez-Oquendo, Maheshinie Rajapaksha, Devi Rajan, Renee J Chosed

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Pamela MeyersTeaching and Learning Center, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR USA.
Sandra Guzmán-FigueroaCurriculum Development & Innovation Office, Academic Deanship, Universidad Central del Caribe, Bayamón, Puerto Rico.
Ryan PattersonTeaching and Learning Center, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR USA.
Dina KurzweilEducation and Technology Innovation Support Office, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD USA.
Mabel Perez-OquendoStudent Opportunities for Advancement in Research Office, Baylor College of Medicine, TX Houston, USA.
Maheshinie RajapakshaDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, Mercer University School of Medicine, Savannah, GA USA.
Devi RajanDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, Mercer University School of Medicine, Savannah, GA USA.
Renee J ChosedDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville, 701 Grove Rd, SC 29605 Greenville, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-0442-0833

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The Montessori Method emphasizes competency-based assessment, student-directed learning, and teachers as guides who help learners become reflective, lifelong professionals. This paper examines how Montessori principles inform medical education, promoting connections between foundational learning and patient-centered care. The authors developed the Montessori-Influenced Medical Education (MIME) Framework to classify and align these principles with medical school programs, revealing their implicit presence throughout training. Elements such as self-directed learning, experiential practice, and interprofessional collaboration mirror Montessori values. Thoughtful integration of individualized pathways and mastery learning can foster adaptable, resilient, compassionate healthcare professionals equipped to meet the evolving challenges of modern patient care.

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Experiential learningLifelong learningMontessori methodSelf-directed learning

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PMCPMC13355961

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