1. How we enhanced medical academics skills and reduced social inequities using an academic teaching program.
- Author
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Martins AC, Oliveira FR, Delfino BM, Pereira TM, de Moraes FH, Barbosa GV, de Macedo LF, Domingos Tda S, Da Silva DP, Menezes CC, Oliveira Filho ES, Pereira TA, Piccirilli ES, and Pinto Wde J
- Subjects
- Brazil, Humans, Organizational Case Studies, Program Development, School Admission Criteria, Schools, Medical, Education, Medical methods, Professional Competence, Students, Medical, Teaching
- Abstract
The training of future physicians should be concurrent with the development of different skills and attitudes. This warrants the need to regularly provide students with opportunities for self-development throughout their academic career. This approach was exemplified in a medical school in the Brazilian Amazon, where students were allowed to play the role of high school teachers. As part of this exercise, they conducted reinforcement classes for high school students to increase the number of university admissions. The medical students were solely responsible for organizing and implementing this project, giving them the opportunity to develop teaching and leadership skills, enhance their understanding of communication and administration and contribute toward the society.
- Published
- 2015
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