Leveraging Peer Teaching for Global Health Elective Preparation: Implementation of a Resident-Led Global Health Simulation Curriculum.
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SUBMITTER: Pirrocco F
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6537236 | biostudies-literature | 2019
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Leveraging Peer Teaching for Global Health Elective Preparation: Implementation of a Resident-Led Global Health Simulation Curriculum.
Pirrocco Fiona F Goodman Ian I Pitt Michael B MB
Global pediatric health 20190522
<i>Introduction</i>. As more trainees engage in global health electives, the call for best practices in predeparture preparation grows. However, many residency programs may not have the infrastructure or staffing in place to consistently meet these expectations. <i>Objective</i>. To assess the feasibility, benefits, and limitations of having residents trained to facilitate and implement a global health preparatory simulation curriculum. <i>Approach.</i> In 2016, we had 5 residents undergo online ...[more]
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