Stephen S Cha1, Joseph S Ross, Peter Lurie, Galit Sacajiu. 1. VA Connecticut Healthcare System, West Haven, CT, USA; Department of Internal Medicine, Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA. stephen.cha@yale.edu
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Few curricula train medical students to engage in health system reform. AIM: To develop physician activists by teaching medical students the skills necessary to advocate for socially equitable health policies in the U.S. health system. SETTING: Montefiore Medical Center, the University Hospital of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: We designed a 1-month curriculum in research-based health activism to develop physician activists. The annual curriculum includes a student project and 4 course sections;health policy, research methods, advocacy, and physician activists as role models; taught by core faculty and volunteers from academic institutions, government, and nongovernmental organizations. PROGRAM EVALUATION: From 2002 to 2005, 47 students from across the country have participated. Students reported improved capabilities to generate a research question, design a research proposal,and create an advocacy plan. DISCUSSION: Our curriculum demonstrates a model for training physician activists to engage in health systems reform.
INTRODUCTION: Few curricula train medical students to engage in health system reform. AIM: To develop physician activists by teaching medical students the skills necessary to advocate for socially equitable health policies in the U.S. health system. SETTING: Montefiore Medical Center, the University Hospital of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: We designed a 1-month curriculum in research-based health activism to develop physician activists. The annual curriculum includes a student project and 4 course sections;health policy, research methods, advocacy, and physician activists as role models; taught by core faculty and volunteers from academic institutions, government, and nongovernmental organizations. PROGRAM EVALUATION: From 2002 to 2005, 47 students from across the country have participated. Students reported improved capabilities to generate a research question, design a research proposal,and create an advocacy plan. DISCUSSION: Our curriculum demonstrates a model for training physician activists to engage in health systems reform.
Authors: Kristin M Huntoon; Colin J McCluney; Elizabeth A Wiley; Christopher A Scannell; Richard Bruno; Matthew J Stull Journal: BMC Med Educ Date: 2012-06-22 Impact factor: 2.463