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This interactive session effectively introduces medical students to adolescent depression evaluation, reinforcing pediatric curriculum objectives. It addresses gaps in child psychiatry education and fosters early interest in pediatrics.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Pediatrics
  • Adolescent Psychiatry

Background:

  • The Association of American Medical Colleges' Education in Pediatrics Across the Continuum (EPAC) pilot program aims for longitudinal pediatric education.
  • A yearlong elective was designed to cultivate early student interest in pediatrics.
  • Existing medical curricula often allocate minimal time to child and adolescent psychiatry.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce medical students to the clinical presentation and initial evaluation of adolescent depression.
  • To provide an interactive, case-based learning experience.
  • To supplement limited child and adolescent psychiatry content in medical school curricula.

Main Methods:

  • An 80-minute interactive, case-based session was developed.
  • The session requires minimal equipment and preparation.
  • It was administered to medical students at the University of California, San Francisco.

Main Results:

  • The session was highly rated by participants for effectiveness, interactivity, and relevance.
  • 92%-100% of responders found the session very or extremely effective.
  • Postsession knowledge acquisition showed improvement, though not statistically significant compared to controls.

Conclusions:

  • The session is an effective, adaptable tool for introducing adolescent depression to medical students.
  • It helps address deficiencies in child and adolescent psychiatry education.
  • The format aligns with trends toward integrated, inquiry-based undergraduate medical education.