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

Melanie C MarshSarah SupplesSkyler McLaurin-JiangCallie L BrownJulie M Linton

Published in: MedEdPORTAL : the journal of teaching and learning resources (2019)

As recognition of the importance of advocacy and SDH increases, the development of educational tools for teaching this information is critical. Our lecture produced significant improvement in knowledge of these topics and was well received by students. Early introduction to advocacy and SDH during relevant clinical rotations emphasizes the importance of these topics and may establish a foundation of advocacy as fundamental to health care.

Keyphrases

healthcare
health information
medical students
public health
mental health
social media
young adults
health promotion