Integrating Gender-Affirming Care in a Medical Spanish Endocrine System Curriculum.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

With a growing Hispanic population in the United States, medical education is adapting to provide the necessary language skills and cultural competence for effective health care. However, the incorporation of gender-affirming care in the context of medical education for Hispanic populations requires further emphasis.

Methods

This curriculum presented a 3-week medical Spanish endocrine system module designed for first-year medical students. The module aimed to enhance students' ability to communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking patients about endocrine health while integrating principles of gender-affirming care. It included classroom sessions, standardized patient practice, and clinical practice with peer tutors. Pre- and postmodule surveys and assessments

SUBMITTER: Lopez Vera A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11496385 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature