Core intended learning outcomes for tackling health inequalities in undergraduate medicine

Williamson, A. E. , Ayres, R., Allen, J. and MacLeod, U. (2015) Core intended learning outcomes for tackling health inequalities in undergraduate medicine. BMC Medical Education, 15, 66. (doi: 10.1186/s12909-015-0342-1) (PMCID:PMC4389346)

Abstract

<b>Background</b> 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. <p></p> <b>Discussion</b> 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. <p></p> <b>Summary</b> 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.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: MacLeod, Dr Una and Williamson, Professor Andrea
• Authors: Williamson, A. E., Ayres, R., Allen, J., and MacLeod, U.
• College/School: College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > General Practice and Primary Care; College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing
• Journal Name: BMC Medical Education
• Publisher: BioMed Central
• ISSN: 1472-6920
• ISSN (Online): 1472-6920
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2015 The Authors
• First Published: First published in BMC Medical Education 15:66
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced under a Creative Commons License