Abstract
GOAL:
To examine learning outcomes of a required brief immersion curriculum using analysis of themes from reflective writing assignments.
HYPOTHESIS:
Service learning teaches students to recognize their own biases, experience empathy, value interpersonal relationships, and increased awareness of community resources.
SUBJECTS:
Physician Assistant Students from 3 cohorts: n=38 (2009), n=45 (2010), n=50 (2011)
CONCLUSIONS:
Service learning is associated with: Self-discovery, Empathy for individuals, Growth of interpersonal relationships, and Appreciation of community resources. Students can identify their own learning needs in developing cultural competence; and learning differs with population.
| Original language | American English |
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| State | Published - Apr 27 2012 |
| Event | Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) / Annual Spring Conference - Seattle, WA Duration: Apr 27 2012 → … |
Conference
| Conference | Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) / Annual Spring Conference |
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| Period | 4/27/12 → … |
Keywords
- Community Service
- Cultural Competence
- Cultural Humility
- Service Learning
Disciplines
- Medicine and Health Sciences
- Medical Education