Elective Years 1 and 2: Indigenous Health
Department: | Medical Student's Association |
Title: | Indigenous Health |
Location: | Varies |
Duration: |
12 hours |
Contact: |
Preceptor: Dr Katherine Smith kesmith@ualberta.ca Marissa Nakoochee |
Overview: |
Currently in First Nations communities, the life expectancy is lower than the national average, the rate of suicide is 5-7 times higher, and preventable circulatory disease and injury account for 50% of their total deaths1. This elective will provide an overview of the connection between historical and current government practices towards FN/M peoples and the resultant intergenerational health outcomes indicated above; an overview of traditional medicine practice; an introduction to cultural safety with FN/M populations; and an introduction to community health research. It will involve a lecture series, small group work and participation in sweat lodge ceremony. |
Objectives: |
1IPAC-AFMC First Nations, Inuit, Métis Health Core Competencies (PDF)
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Additional Notes: |
The Indigenous Health elective may be completed in its entirety, or selected hours may be used towards completing the 12 Hour Community Engagement elective. To receive any credit for the Community Engagement elective, you must complete a minimum of 12 hours in electives classified under "Community Engagement". https://sites.google.com/ |
Last Updated: September 20, 2022 |