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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Spirituality in Healthcare
  • Pastoral Care

Background:

  • Limited educational opportunities exist for medical students to address patient spirituality.
  • Hospital chaplain shadowing is an under-documented pedagogical approach.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate a trauma chaplain shadowing experience for first-year medical students.
  • To assess the impact on understanding the role of chaplains, engaging patients in difficult situations, and discussing spirituality.

Main Methods:

  • An elective, 8-hour trauma chaplain shadowing program was implemented.
  • Participant feedback was gathered via questionnaires and focus groups over six years.

Main Results:

  • Over 90% found the experience educationally, professionally, and personally useful, enhancing understanding of chaplain roles.
  • Over 60% improved their ability to discuss spiritual topics with patients.
  • Nearly all participants (98%) recommended the shadowing experience.

Conclusions:

  • Trauma chaplain shadowing effectively introduces medical students to healthcare chaplaincy.
  • The experience improves understanding of spiritual conversations and interprofessional collaboration.