Core intended learning outcomes for tackling health inequalities in undergraduate medicine.

AE Williamson, R Ayres, J Allen, U Macleod

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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Despite there being a concerted effort in recent years to influence what doctors can do to tackle health inequalities in the UK, there has been limited policy focus on what undergraduate students need to learn at medical school in preparation for this. This project led by members of the Health Inequalities Group of the Royal College of General Practitioners in collaboration with the Institute of Health Equity, University College London sought to fill this gap. DISCUSSION: We conducted a Delphi poll using our teaching and stakeholder networks. We identified 5 areas for learning focusing on key knowledge and skills. These were population concepts, health systems, marginalised patient groups, cultural diversity and ethics. These intended learning outcomes about health inequalities represent the best available evidence to date for colleagues seeking to develop core undergraduate medical curricula on the topic.
Original languageEnglish
Number of pages0
JournalBMC Med Educ
Volume15
Issue number0
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2 Apr 2015

Keywords

  • Clinical Competence
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Curriculum
  • Delphi Technique
  • Education
  • Medical
  • Undergraduate
  • Educational Measurement
  • Ethics
  • Health Status Disparities
  • Healthcare Disparities
  • Humans
  • Social Marginalization
  • United Kingdom

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