Identifying and Addressing Basic Needs Insecurity Among Medical Students: A Curriculum for Trainees, Administrators, and Faculty.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Data from a 2018 United States Government Accountability Office report show that basic needs insecurity undermines the postsecondary educational experiences of many students. In recent years, basic needs insecurity among undergraduate students has gained attention in the literature, but published data regarding medical trainees are extremely limited.

Methods

A 60-minute interactive workshop consisting of a PowerPoint presentation and case discussions was created. Our aim was to increase awareness and understanding of basic needs insecurity among medical students. The workshop included a basic needs survey and national and local resource guides. The workshop was evaluated through pre- and postworkshop questionnaires.

Results

There were a total of 61 partic

SUBMITTER: Cerasani M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8743318 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature