Reassessing the Use of Race in Clinical Algorithms: An Interactive, Case-Based Session for Medical Students Using eGFR.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Medical curricula implicitly teach that race has a biological basis. Clinical rotations reinforce this misconception as race-based algorithms are used to guide clinical decision-making. This module aims to expose the fallacy of race in clinical algorithms, using the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) equation as an example.

Methods

We created a 60-minute module in consultation with nephrologists. The format was an interactive, case-based presentation with a didactic section. A third-year medical student facilitated the workshops to medical students. Evaluation included pre/post surveys using 5-point Likert scales to assess awareness regarding use of race as a biological construct. Higher scores indicated increased awareness.

Results

Fifty-five st

SUBMITTER: Kamalumpundi V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11219082 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature