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Curricular Interventions in Medical Schools: Maximizing Community Engagement Through Communities of Practice

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: This article explains the importance of a communities of practice (CoP) model for continually aligning medical education and clinical transformation with contemporary health issues. It describes the evolution and advantages of using CoP as a model for transforming medical education and clinical practice and applies the CoP methodology to addressing the changing needs of socially vulnerable populations (LGBTQ [lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning], persons experiencing homelessness, and migrant farm workers). In conclusion, this article describes CoP-led activities, achievements, and value creation in medical education by the National Center for Medical Education Development and Research established at the Meharry Medical College.

Source: The Annals of Family Medicine

DOI: 10.1370/afm.2925

Authors: Aramandla Ramesh, Katherine Y. Brown, Paul D. Juarez, Mohammad Tabatabai, Patricia Matthews-Juarez

Institution: Meharry Medical College

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: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4322489773