Introducing the Concepts of Advocacy and Social Determinants of Health Within the Pediatric Clerkship.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Although advocacy and social determinants of health (SDH) are fundamental components of pediatrics and other areas of health care, medical education often lacks formal training about these topics and the role of health care professionals as advocates. SDH are common targets of advocacy initiatives; however, little is known about optimal ways to incorporate this content into medical education curricula.

Methods

We developed a lecture and assessment for third-year medical students that included interactive discussion of advocacy, SDH issues specific to children, and opportunities for learners to engage in advocacy. Learners attended the lecture during the pediatric clerkship. Over the course of a year, questionnaires assessing knowledge of advocacy, SDH, and incor

SUBMITTER: Marsh MC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6376941 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature