Integrating Gender-Affirming Care in a Medical Spanish Endocrine System Curriculum
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Introduction: With a growing Hispanic population in the United States, medical education is adapting to provide the necessary language skills and cultural competence for effective health care. However, the incorporation of gender-affirming care in the context of medical education for Hispanic populations requires further emphasis. Methods: This curriculum presented a 3-week medical Spanish endocrine system module designed for first-year medical students. The module aimed to enhance students' ability to communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking patients about endocrine health while integrating principles of gender-affirming care. It included classroom sessions, standardized patient practice, and clinical practice with peer tutors. Pre- and postmodule surveys and assessments were conducted to evaluate the module's effectiveness. Results: test. Additionally, students performed well in the diabetic consultation objective structured clinical examination station, with a high mean score of 86%, surpassing the satisfactory threshold. Discussion: This curriculum highlights the success of a comprehensive educational approach in expanding medical students' language proficiency and ability to provide gender-affirming care to address health care disparities and improve patient outcomes among diverse populations.
Source: MedEdPORTAL
Authors: Alexandra Lopez Vera, Joshua Ahmad, Catania Ramos, Katrina Kao, Alexander Flores
Institution: California University of Science and Medicine
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4403701540