Enhancing Undergraduate Medical Education with Community Engaged Learning Experiences: Results of a Two Year Evaluation of a Service Learning Program

Authors

  • Sarah Peddle Dalhousie University
  • Shawna O'Hearn Dalhousie University
  • Emily Pelley Dalhousie University
  • Daniel Boudreau Dalhousie University & Nova Scotia Health Authority, Dartmouth General Emergency Department
  • Libby Morrison Dalhousie University
  • Eric Comeau Dalhousie University
  • Sarah Gander Horizon Health Network & Dalhousie University
  • Christy Simpson Dalhousie University

Keywords:

Community Service Learning, Social Accountability, Social Determinants of Health

Abstract

The Service Learning Program requires participation in in preparations, critical reflection and community-engaged learning experiences. These experiences include the completion of projects based on community-identified priorities. A program evaluation was completed with recommended changes and celebrated successes outlined. Results were positive overall and offers pathways for creating social accountable institutions.

Author Biographies

Sarah Peddle, Dalhousie University

Program Manager in the Global Health Office, Service Learning, Dalhousie  Medicine

Shawna O'Hearn, Dalhousie University

Director, Global Health Office, Dalhousie Medicine

Emily Pelley, Dalhousie University

Interdisciplinary PhD Candidate

Daniel Boudreau, Dalhousie University & Nova Scotia Health Authority, Dartmouth General Emergency Department

Faculty Lead for the Service Learning Program at Dalhosuie Medicine, Emergency Room Physician

Libby Morrison, Dalhousie University

Second year medical student at Dalhousie Medicine, Service Learning Program Student Representative

Eric Comeau, Dalhousie University

Second year medical student at Dalhousie Medicine New Brunswick, Service Learning Program Student Representative

Sarah Gander, Horizon Health Network & Dalhousie University

Pediatrician and Faculty Lead for the Service Learning Program at Dalhousie Medicine New Brunswick

Christy Simpson, Dalhousie University

Head, Department of Bioethics

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Published

2019-07-03

Issue

2018: Healthy Living, Healthy Life Conference Proceedings

Section

Theme 4: Health equity, inclusion, diversity, and social determinants of health

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