To the point: Obstetrics and gynecology global health experiences for medical students

B. S. Hampton, A. W. Chuang, J. F. Abbott, S. D. Beury-Joyner, A. J. Cullimore, J. L. Dalrymple, D. A. Forstein, N. A. Hueppchen, Joseph M. Kaczmarczyk, S. Page-Ramsey

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Abstract

This article, from the To the Point series prepared by the Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics Undergraduate Medical Education Committee, provides educators with an overview of considerations for obstetrics and gynecology global health experiences for the medical student. Options for integration of obstetrics and gynecology global health into undergraduate medical curricula are discussed. Specific considerations for global health clinical experiences for medical students, including choosing a clinical location, oversight and mentorship, goals and objectives, predeparture preparation, and evaluation, are reviewed. © 2014 Mosby, Inc. All rights reserved.

Original languageAmerican English
JournalAmerican Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Volume211
StatePublished - Jan 1 2014

Keywords

  • Education
  • Humans
  • Medical
  • Undergraduate
  • United States
  • World Health
  • community
  • cultural competence
  • curriculum
  • experience
  • global change
  • global health
  • global health experience
  • gynecology
  • human
  • international
  • medical education
  • medical school
  • medical student
  • medical students
  • obstetrics
  • obstetrics and gynecology
  • priority journal
  • review
  • videoconferencing

Disciplines

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology

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