Engaging with Underserved Communities in the Curriculum

Patrick O’Donnell; Bridget Kiely; David Blane; Susan Smith

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-94435-2_7

Engaging with Underserved Communities in the Curriculum

Patrick O’Donnell
, Bridget Kiely
, David Blane
, Susan Smith

School of Medicine

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
University of Glasgow
Trinity College Dublin

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Chapter Summary This chapter delves into the critical importance of engaging with underserved communities in healthcare professional education. It explores the definitions of disadvantage, marginalization, and social accountability and provides a structured guide for integrating these concepts into healthcare curricula. The chapter highlights strategies to foster student understanding of social and structural determinants of health, using community engagement as a core educational tool. Real-world examples, case studies, and initiatives illustrate how educational institutions can address the health needs of underserved populations while cultivating socially accountable healthcare professionals.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Social Accountability of Medical Schools
Subtitle of host publication	Empowering the Future of Medical Education and Healthcare Systems
Publisher	Springer Science+Business Media
Pages	115-136
Number of pages	22
ISBN (Electronic)	9783031944352
ISBN (Print)	9783031944345
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-94435-2_7
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2025

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 4 Quality Education
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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