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A Longitudinal Case-Based Global Health Curriculum for the Medical Student Clerkship Year
Parisa N Fallah1, Gavin G Ovsak2, Jennifer Kasper3
1Resident, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Harvard Medical School.
Mededportal : the Journal of Teaching and Learning Resources
|December 16, 2020
Summary
Medical students benefit from integrated global health (GH) education, enhancing clinical skills and cultural humility. This curriculum development improved their understanding of social determinants of health for domestic and international patient care.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Global Health
- Curriculum Development
Background:
- High student interest in global health (GH) contrasts with limited formal GH education in medical schools.
- Understanding social determinants of health is crucial for domestic medical practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To design and implement a case-based global health curriculum within core medical clerkships.
- To assess the impact of the curriculum on students' GH knowledge, skills, and attitudes.
Main Methods:
- Developed a longitudinal, case-based curriculum integrated into medicine, surgery, and pediatrics clerkships.
- Conducted pre- and post-surveys with 55 students to evaluate interest and gather feedback.
- Assessed students' ability to identify domestic patient barriers.
Main Results:
- Students reported improved clinical management, physical exam skills, and understanding of social determinants of health.
- Participants demonstrated enhanced critical thinking and cultural humility in patient care.
- Students desired more simulation, time, and sessions within the curriculum.
Conclusions:
- Integrating global health didactics into core clerkships can effectively address educational gaps.
- This approach enhances students' ability to connect clinical learning with global health principles.
- The curriculum has the potential to improve patient care both domestically and in global health settings.
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