Family Medicine in the Undergraduate Curriculum: Preparing medical students to work in evolving health care systems

This guide provides a comprehensive and evidence-based framework for integrating family medicine into medical school curricula, covering literature review, topic selection, research questions, methodology, and dissemination. Supported by the WONCA Working Party on Education, it is designed for academics and educationalists at all levels and in all geographies.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 276 pages
Publication date: 29 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The first comprehensive 'how-to guide' dedicated to effectively integrating family medicine teaching into medical school curricula. It provides a robust evidence-based framework for integrating family medicine into medical schools, catering to academics and educationalists at all levels and across geographies. The guide reflects and embraces the diverse experience and variations in family medicine worldwide, offering practical and effective information for medical schools to initiate change.

The book offers a step-by-step introduction to the processes of conducting a literature review, selecting a research topic, developing research questions and methodology, conducting research, and disseminating results. It is supported by the WONCA Working Party on Education, ensuring its relevance and authority in the field.

By incorporating family medicine teaching into medical school curricula, the guide aims to enhance the training of future physicians in providing holistic and patient-centered care. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the social, cultural, and economic factors that impact health and well-being, as well as the skills needed to work in interdisciplinary teams and address the comprehensive needs of patients.

This comprehensive guide is a valuable resource for medical educators, administrators, and policymakers seeking to improve the quality and relevance of medical education. It will also be of interest to family medicine practitioners, researchers, and students who are passionate about advancing the integration of family medicine into medical education.

Weight: 560g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032351841