Is academic medicine prepared to teach about the intersection of childhood experiences and health across the life course? An exploratory survey of faculty

2021-09-10 medical education Title + abstract only

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PurposeChildhood experiences affect health across the lifespan. Evidence-based prevention and treatment strategies targeting early-life stress are emerging. Nevertheless, faculty physicians preparation to incorporate this science into practice has not been well studied. The purpose of this study was to explore medical faculty knowledge and beliefs, timing and route of knowledge acquisition, perceived relevance and application of topics, and any associated faculty characteristics. MethodThe rese...

Is academic medicine prepared to teach about the intersection of childhood experiences and health across the life course? An exploratory survey of faculty

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