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A Culinary Medicine Elective for Clinically Experienced Medical Students: A Pilot Study
Joshua M Rothman1,2, Nadir Bilici1, Blake Mergler1
1Academic Programs Office, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Summary
Culinary medicine courses enhance medical students' nutrition knowledge and counseling skills for diet-associated diseases. This pilot study shows increased student confidence in nutrition discussions and patient behavior impact.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Nutritional Science
- Culinary Arts
Background:
- Culinary medicine, integrating nutrition and culinary arts, is an emerging educational approach.
- Limited data exist on the impact of culinary medicine on clinically experienced medical students.
- This study addresses the need for data on such courses for advanced medical trainees.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the outcomes of a pilot culinary medicine course for 4th-year medical students.
- To assess changes in perceived nutrition knowledge and patient counseling skills.
- To gauge student enthusiasm and dietary behavior intentions.
Main Methods:
- An elective culinary medicine course was offered to 4th-year medical students.
- The course included disease-focused sessions, literature review, culinary literacy, cooking, and case discussions.
- Pre- and post-course surveys assessed perceived knowledge, counseling skills, and dietary habits, with qualitative feedback.
Main Results:
- Thirty-one students participated across three course offerings, demonstrating high demand and attendance.
- Students reported significant increases in confidence regarding nutrition knowledge and patient counseling (p < 0.001).
- Qualitative feedback indicated students considered or initiated personal dietary changes.
Conclusions:
- A culinary medicine course can effectively improve medical students' perceived nutrition knowledge.
- Such courses enhance confidence in counseling patients with diet-related conditions.
- Culinary medicine education shows promise for preparing future physicians in nutritional guidance.
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