@article{IR,
      school = {M.D.},
      author = {Hillmer, Emily},
      url = {http://digitalcollections.ohsu.edu/record/10014},
      title = {The effect of a preclinical disability elective on medical  student awareness, attitudes, and clinical competency},
      publisher = {Oregon Health and Science University},
      abstract = {Firstly, this project examined the current state of  disability awareness education available within the OHSU  School of Medicine, including a systematic review of the  curriculum as well as student perceptions of  disability-related material and preparedness for clinical  experiences. Secondly, a novel elective curriculum was  created for preclinical OHSU MD students centering on the  development of disability awareness and clinical skills.  Finally, the new elective was conducted and evaluated for  efficacy with pre- and post-elective student surveys. The  results of this study show that taking an elective course  on disability awareness has an appreciable positive effect  on medical students? self-reported comfort, attitude, and  clinical competency concerning patients with disabilities.  Further studies are needed to assess whether positive  changes will be seen in additional cohorts and determine if  such effects could last well into a students? clinical  career.

Co-mentors:
Eppelsheimer, Rhonda
Horner-Johnson,  Willi},
      number = {IR},
      doi = {https://doi.org/10.6083/2n49t254w},
      recid = {10014},
      address = {2023},
}