Rebecca Barron1, Angela F Jarman2, Tovy Kamine3, Tracy E Madsen4, Alyson J McGregor4. 1. Department of Emergency Medicine, Portsmouth Regional Hospital, Portsmouth, NH. 2. Department of Emergency Medicine, University of California, Davis School of Medicine, Sacramento, CA. 3. Department of Surgery, Portsmouth Regional Hospital, Portsmouth, NH. 4. Department of Emergency Medicine, Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: As sex and gender differences in health become clearer, physicians must adapt their practices. There are few interventions promoting knowledge of sex- and gender- based medicine (SGBM). Our medical school preclinical elective was designed to fill this gap. Methods: Pre- and post-course surveys were administered to evaluate the course's impact on learners' knowledge and attitudes. Quantitative data were analyzed using unpaired t-tests and Fisher's exact test. Qualitative data were analyzed using grounded theory approach. RESULTS: 30 pre- and 15 post-surveys were completed. Learners felt more familiar with SGBM (p=0.01) and more strongly agreed that they receive SGBM education in their medical school (p=0.02) after the course as compared to before it. There was also a trend towards increased knowledge of, familiarity with, perceived importance of, and interest in SGBM after the course. Qualitative data yielded various compelling themes. CONCLUSION: The SGBM preclinical elective increased learner familiarity with SGBM.
BACKGROUND: As sex and gender differences in health become clearer, physicians must adapt their practices. There are few interventions promoting knowledge of sex- and gender- based medicine (SGBM). Our medical school preclinical elective was designed to fill this gap. Methods: Pre- and post-course surveys were administered to evaluate the course's impact on learners' knowledge and attitudes. Quantitative data were analyzed using unpaired t-tests and Fisher's exact test. Qualitative data were analyzed using grounded theory approach. RESULTS: 30 pre- and 15 post-surveys were completed. Learners felt more familiar with SGBM (p=0.01) and more strongly agreed that they receive SGBM education in their medical school (p=0.02) after the course as compared to before it. There was also a trend towards increased knowledge of, familiarity with, perceived importance of, and interest in SGBM after the course. Qualitative data yielded various compelling themes. CONCLUSION: The SGBM preclinical elective increased learner familiarity with SGBM.
Keywords:
Sex- and Gender-Based Medicine; course evaluation; undergraduate medical education