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Transformative learning model and its application to a global master's program in health and sustainable development

Year: 2014

Type: article

Abstract: clinic day, focusing on history, examination, evaluation, and development of differential diagnosis and management plans.Results (Scientific Abstract)/Collaborative Partners (Programmatic Abstract): HIV Unit, Malawi Ministry of Health Summary/Conclusion: Side-by-side mentorship improves provider confidence and comfort with pediatric HIV care provision.Knowledge gaps can be addressed in a time-efficient manner by reviewing standardized clinical practice cases with mentees.Cases are interactive and brief, allowing mentors to conduct high-yield small-group or individualized teaching sessions even in the setting of a busy clinic.Clinical Practice Cases appear useful as a means of providing relevant and memorable pediatric HIV education to mentees.Additional resources should be developed to include malnutrition, disclosure, and non-HIV topics.Cases will be shared with the Ministry of Health for integration into a countrywide mentorship program toolkit.

Source: Annals of Global Health

DOI: 10.1016/j.aogh.2014.08.055

Authors: B.K. Singh, M. Damaj, A.L. Dengo, E. Dumit, R. Afifi, J. Dejong

Institutions: Earth University, American University of Beirut

Language: English

Topic: Innovations in Medical Education

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Quality education

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,200