BACKGROUND: Smoking Sleuths is an experiential learning curriculum that was developed and taught to elementary through high school aged children by medical students. METHODS: A total of 14 first- and 4th-year medical students from 2 medical schools participated in the tobacco service learning elective. RESULTS: Medical students trained Adolescent Tobacco Education Leaders who provided tobacco education to peers and members of the public. CONCLUSIONS: Smoking Sleuths provides opportunities for medical students to learn counseling and health education skills across many disciplines. The elective may have a broader audience in schools of allied health, nursing, dentistry, education, and public health.
BACKGROUND: Smoking Sleuths is an experiential learning curriculum that was developed and taught to elementary through high school aged children by medical students. METHODS: A total of 14 first- and 4th-year medical students from 2 medical schools participated in the tobacco service learning elective. RESULTS: Medical students trained Adolescent Tobacco Education Leaders who provided tobacco education to peers and members of the public. CONCLUSIONS: Smoking Sleuths provides opportunities for medical students to learn counseling and health education skills across many disciplines. The elective may have a broader audience in schools of allied health, nursing, dentistry, education, and public health.
Authors: Alan C Geller; Jane Zapka; Katie R Brooks; Catherine Dube; Catherine A Powers; Nancy Rigotti; Joseph O'Donnell; Judith Ockene Journal: Am J Public Health Date: 2005-06 Impact factor: 9.308
Authors: Suzanne Boroumand; Michael J Stein; Mohammad Jay; Julia W Shen; Michael Hirsh; Shafik Dharamsi Journal: BMC Med Educ Date: 2020-01-30 Impact factor: 2.463