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Figure 2: KERN cycle for medical curriculum development [17]. The KERN cycle presents a six-step approach of curriculum development for medical education (thick arrows). The thin arrows illustrate dependencies and consequences regarding all other steps. Consequently, it is advisable to reiterate the cycle stepwise, not only to get a better curriculum, but also to become flexible at reacting to immutable alterations. This corresponds ultimately with the basic principles of quality management and the endeavour of continuous improvement. (LO = learning objective)