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Teaching Internal Medicine Residents to Critically Appraise the Role of Race in Pulmonary Function Testing

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Introduction: Race-specific equations for spirometry reference values are one example of race-specific algorithms traditionally used in medicine. The American Thoracic Society now recommends use of race-neutral reference equations instead of race-specific equations. However, no published curricula on interpretation of spirometry using race-based compared to race-neutral reference equations exist. We developed a curriculum for internal medicine residents to address this gap and equip providers to interpret spirometry in a race-conscious fashion. Methods: effect size. Results: ranging from 0.27 to 1.17. Discussion: This curriculum was successful in engaging participants in critically appraising race-based interpretations of pulmonary function testing. The structure of the curriculum could be repurposed to create didactic content on other examples of race-based clinical algorithms.

Source: MedEdPORTAL

DOI: 10.15766/mep_2374-8265.11498

Authors: Ananya Bhatia-Lin, Nirav Bhakta, Neha Deshpande, Laura Granados, Rosemary Adamson

Institutions: University of Washington, University of California, San Francisco, VA Puget Sound Health Care System

Language: English

Topic: Innovations in Medical Education

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4407799719

FWCI: 0.849

Cites: 16

Cited by: 1

Related to: 10