The Way we Teach: Human Sexuality.

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Human Sexuality Studies

Background:

• A human sexuality course was established at St. George's Hospital Medical School.
• The course development drew upon four years of prior teaching experience in the USA.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the foundational structure of a new human sexuality course.
• To provide a basis for future curriculum development in medical sexuality education.

Main Methods:

• Course design based on previous experience.
• Weekly sessions delivered over a defined period.
• Targeted at fifth-year medical students during specific rotations.

Main Results:

• The initial course comprised one full day and eleven two-hour sessions.
• The program was delivered to a cohort of 15 fifth-year medical students.
• Integration into obstetrics/gynaecology and psychiatry rotations was established.

Conclusions:

• The foundational structure for teaching human sexuality to medical students was successfully implemented.
• The course design provides a replicable model for other institutions.
• This initiative represents an early step in formalizing sexuality education within medical curricula.