History Repeats Itself: The Relevance of Historical Pandemics to the Medical School Curriculum.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The dramatic global impact of the coronavirus pandemic has increased consideration on epidemiological progressions of pandemics. Measures implemented to reduce viral transmission have been largely historical, comparable in nature with the 1918 and 2009 influenza pandemics, demonstrating the importance of clinicians' awareness on historical pandemics. Despite this, literature suggests medical students' knowledge on previous pandemics is poor.

Objectives

This study aims to gather stakeholder information from UK medical students on the importance of including the history of pandemics in the medical school curriculum.

Methods

A cross-sectional cohort study conducted via a mixed question type online survey was distributed to all UK medical schools to explore s

SUBMITTER: Jones M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10637147 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature