Using Simulation for Global Health Preparation.
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Pitt, Michael B.; Gladding, Sophia P.; Butteris, Sabrina M.
- Source
- Pediatrics. May2016, Vol. 137 Issue 5, p1-4. 4p.
- Subject
- *COMMUNICATIVE competence
*CARDIOPULMONARY resuscitation
*CURRICULUM
*HOSPITAL medical staff
*WORLD health
*THEMATIC analysis
*PHYSICIANS' attitudes
STUDY & teaching of medicine
- Language
- ISSN
- 0031-4005
The article discusses the growing participation of pediatrics residents in global health electives (GHE). Data from 2013 shows that more than 50% of residency programs in the U.S. offered international electives, and 1 in 15 residents participated in it. The increased use of simulation in medical education as of May 2016 is discussed which includes acquisition of knowledge and communication skills.