Proposing a curriculum framework for refugee and migrant health for UK medical students

Introduction: Migration to the UK continues to rise. Refugee and migrant health needs are complex and multifaceted, and UK medical schools do not equip trainees to care confidently for this population. Methods: A systematic literature review was performed to design a curriculum, which includes core...

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Main Authors: Hilary Warrens, Jeyapragash Jeyapala, Helena Blakeway, Amy Craig, Isabel Tol
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Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-12-01
Series:Future Healthcare Journal
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2514664524015807
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description Introduction: Migration to the UK continues to rise. Refugee and migrant health needs are complex and multifaceted, and UK medical schools do not equip trainees to care confidently for this population. Methods: A systematic literature review was performed to design a curriculum, which includes core themes, learning objectives, and proposed teaching methods. This was mapped to the General Medical Council (GMC) outcomes for UK graduates. Results and discussion: Core themes were identified from 30 publications: knowledge, skills, leadership, advocacy and support. Topics include legislation, common conditions, social determinants of health, safeguarding and barriers to accessing care. Communication skills included trauma-informed and culturally sensitive consultations and interpreter use. Experiential learning programmes demonstrated high student satisfaction, development and patient impact. However, structured student support should be incorporated. Conclusion: This adaptable curriculum correlates with GMC outcomes and may better equip doctors to deliver care to refugees, migrants and the wider UK population.
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spelling doaj-art-d6ecdcac2e5a4ffa88341d3bedc6a6642024-12-14T06:31:49ZengElsevierFuture Healthcare Journal2514-66452024-12-01114100190Proposing a curriculum framework for refugee and migrant health for UK medical studentsHilary Warrens0Jeyapragash Jeyapala1Helena Blakeway2Amy Craig3Isabel Tol4West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, UK; Corresponding author.London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust, UKImperial College Healthcare NHS trust, UKLondon North West University Healthcare NHS Trust, UKSt George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, UKIntroduction: Migration to the UK continues to rise. Refugee and migrant health needs are complex and multifaceted, and UK medical schools do not equip trainees to care confidently for this population. Methods: A systematic literature review was performed to design a curriculum, which includes core themes, learning objectives, and proposed teaching methods. This was mapped to the General Medical Council (GMC) outcomes for UK graduates. Results and discussion: Core themes were identified from 30 publications: knowledge, skills, leadership, advocacy and support. Topics include legislation, common conditions, social determinants of health, safeguarding and barriers to accessing care. Communication skills included trauma-informed and culturally sensitive consultations and interpreter use. Experiential learning programmes demonstrated high student satisfaction, development and patient impact. However, structured student support should be incorporated. Conclusion: This adaptable curriculum correlates with GMC outcomes and may better equip doctors to deliver care to refugees, migrants and the wider UK population.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2514664524015807RefugeeMigrantMedical educationCurriculumService learning
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Proposing a curriculum framework for refugee and migrant health for UK medical students
Future Healthcare Journal
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Migrant
Medical education
Curriculum
Service learning
title Proposing a curriculum framework for refugee and migrant health for UK medical students
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Migrant
Medical education
Curriculum
Service learning
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