Global health and service learning: lessons learned at US medical schools. Journal Article

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Authors: Stoltenberg, M.; Rumas, N.; Parsi, K
Article Title: Global health and service learning: lessons learned at US medical schools.
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Interest in global health is rapidly increasing amongst US medical students. Many students aspire to incorporate global health into their future careers, while others seek international opportunities to better prepare themselves for domestic practice. US medical schools have begun responding to this burgeoning interest with varying intensity and through a number of different strategies. CONCLUSIONS: Three important themes involved include: increasing the academic rigor of programming, fostering sustainable site partnerships, and encouraging mentorship and reflection for the students involved. Finally, the growing practice of service learning might also play a helpful role in integrating these themes into expanding global health programs.
Journal Title: Medical Education Online
Volume: 17
ISSN: 1087-2981
Publisher: Unknown  
Journal Place: Sweden
Date Published: 2012
Language: English
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http://hn9yf5lh6v.search.serialssolutions.com/?url_ver=Z39.88-2004=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:journal=info:sid/Ovid:medl=article=info:doi/10.3402%2Fmeo.v17i0.18848=info:pmid/22826631=1087-2981=17=0===2012=Medical+Education+Online=Global+health+and+service+learning%3A+lessons+learned+at+US+medical+schools.=Stoltenberg

10.3402/meo.v17i0.18848
Notes: ID: 12620; Status: MEDLINE; Abbreviated Source: Med. educ. online. 17, 2012.; Publishing Model: Journal available in: Print-Electronic Citation processed from: Internet; NLM Journal Code: 9806550; Other ID: Source: NLM. PMC3401288