University of Lynchburg DMSc Doctoral Project Assignment Repository
Specialty
PA Education
Advisor
Laura Witte
Abstract
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE: The purpose of the article is to review the effects of adverse childhood experiences and how they have been incorporated into medical school curriculum, and to review the data collected by medical school programs that have implemented such curriculum. DISCUSSION: Numerous studies have explored the introduction of content regarding childhood adversity to medical school curriculum, and a variety of outcomes have been tested and interpreted. Overall, participating students report positive experiences.
CONCLUSIONS: The importance of adverse childhood experiences has been well documented, and physician education is incorporating education about such experiences into the curriculum. It will be of benefit to explore following suit in physician assistant education.
KEYWORDS: Adverse childhood experiences, trauma-informed care
Recommended Citation
Delis NR. Childhood Adversity in Medical Education. University of Lynchburg DMSc Doctoral Project Assignment Repository. 2021; 4(1).
Restricted
Available when accessing via a campus IP address or logged in with a University of Lynchburg email address.
Off-campus users can also use 'Off-campus Download' button above for access.