One health in our backyard: Design and evaluation of an experiential learning experience for veterinary medical students.

ABSTRACT:

Background

New educational approaches are needed to improve student understanding of the wider sociological and ecological determinants of health as well as professional responsibilities in related areas. Field trips allow students to observe interaction between plant, animal and human communities, making them an ideal tool for teaching One Health concepts.

Methods

Veterinary medical students participated in a field trip to a local parklands area, frequented by humans, dogs, horses, and wildlife. Students rotated through 5 learning activities ('stations') that focused on: (1) response to exotic animal disease incursion (equine influenza); (2) impact of cultures and belief systems on professional practice; (3) management of dangerous dogs; (4) land use change, biodiversity an

SUBMITTER: Mor SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6000817 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature