Elective Years 1 and 2: Community Engagement
Department: | Division of Community Engagement |
Title: | Community Engagement - Mix and Match |
Location: | University of Alberta |
Duration: |
12 hours |
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Overview: | The University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine highly values social accountability and works towards educating all students on how to incorporate this into their future practices. In this elective, students will attend a session outlining the importance of social accountability. The remaining hours will be completed through shadowing and lecture opportunities in any of the following categories: global health advocacy, international health, reproductive and sexual health, indigenous health, and Inner City Health. |
Objectives: |
Medical students will:
3. Assume the responsibilities of an advocate by engaging in experiential learning regarding policy making in health care. More specifically, students will:
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Additional Notes: | To receive any credit for the Community Engagement elective, you must complete a minimum of 12 hours in the associated electives (ie. health advocacy, Indigenous people's health , inner city health, international health, or sexual reproductive health). |
Last Updated: October 22, 2021 |