Description: The integration of public and population health (PPH) outcomes into the training of U.S. physicians has increased in recent years. The COVID-19 pandemic, structural racism, epidemic gun violence, and the health threats caused by climate change are a few examples of contemporary areas medical educators are addressing in new and innovative ways. This session will review the state of PPH content in medical education, review relevant guidance, including policies, standards, and recommendations from national bodies that represent and oversee medical education for physicians with MD degrees. Participants will consider the guidance across the medical education continuum, from premedical education to continuing board certification and its relevance to their individual roles across the competency based educational continuum.
Citations and Literature References (if none, write n/a): Maeshiro R, Jarris YS, Prunuske J, Carney JK, Strelnick AH, Townsend JM, Krane NK, Johnson SB, Howley LD, Cashman SB, Deyton LR, Ortega LA, Lebwohl B, Fair M. Public and Population Health in U.S. Medical Education: A Review of Guidance in Extraordinary Times. Acad Med. 2023 Mar 9. doi: 10.1097/ACM.0000000000005208. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36917116.
Learning Objectives:
Describe current educational guidelines and standards for public and population health (PPH) in medical education
Plan experiential methods for delivering PPH education and experiences at the local and board levels
