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A successful curriculum is constantly developing and changing ideally based on
a 360 degree feedback process. Understanding this process by sustaining and man-
aging the strength of the curriculum, changing or realigning the weaknesses, and
promoting further improvements will result in an educational program that success-
fully meets the needs of the learners and readily engages enthusiastic participation
by faculty.
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