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Teaching prevention through electives.

N L Eckhert1, N M Bennett, D Grande

  • 1Center for International Health, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Shrewsbury 01545, USA.

Academic Medicine : Journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges
|August 5, 2000
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Medical schools offer diverse electives in preventive medicine and population health, including dual MD/MPH programs. These experiences provide crucial hands-on learning in public health and healthcare policy.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Preventive Medicine
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Liaison Committee on Medical Education standards encourage electives for specialized interests.
  • Preventive medicine and population health offer broad rotation opportunities.
  • Increasing student interest in MD/MPH dual-degree programs is noted.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe four elective prototypes fostering student learning in preventive medicine.
  • To highlight experiential learning opportunities in public health.
  • To inform medical schools about curriculum enrichment in population health.

Main Methods:

  • The article reviews four distinct elective prototypes.
  • These prototypes focus on population health, international health, American Medical Student Association opportunities, and public health degree programs.

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  • Experiential learning components are emphasized.

    • Main Results:

    • Electives provide front-line experience in community and population health, both domestically and internationally.
    • Students gain skills in quality improvement, organizational change, teamwork, and health policy.
    • Dual MD/MPH programs are increasingly available.

    Conclusions:

    • Elective courses are vital for developing skills in preventive medicine and population health.
    • Experiential learning in diverse settings enhances medical training.
    • MD/MPH programs offer a structured pathway for public health specialization.