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MDED 118
\n<\/strong><\/span>Many enter medicine in order to make a difference\u2014and as physicians we\u2019re fortunate to be able to do that somewhat regularly, for the individuals we care for.\u00a0 But, positioned on the \u2018front lines\u2019, we as physicians are also uniquely able to experience firsthand when something is simply not working.\u00a0 That perspective, along with our training and a sense of responsibility for the health and well-being of others, means that we also can\u2014and ultimately are compelled to\u2014make a difference on a larger scale.\u00a0 Population Health (formerly Patients & Populations) is about preparing future Geisel graduates to make a difference in the health of communities and populations and advance the effectiveness and value of healthcare.<\/span><\/p>\n

The course aims, specifically, to develop capabilities ranging from the ability to make statistical sense of local data and published research to an understanding of the cultural, regulatory, and financial context in which medicine is practiced; from the people skills critical to working within or leading teams to the tools to address errors and failures in delivering care within local systems.\u00a0 In small group sessions, large group discussions, and self-directed learning, Population Health joins concepts to applications in fostering competencies that, beyond proving invaluable in the classroom, the lab, and the clinical realm, will empower graduates to go on to lead change in healthcare and population health.<\/span><\/p>\n

The\u00a0Overarching Goal\u00a0<\/strong>of the course is to\u00a0empower students\u00a0with the knowledge, capabilities, and motivation to be effective, collaborative problem solvers and change agents, who go on to make a difference in the health of communities and populations, and advance the effectiveness and value of healthcare.<\/span><\/p>\n

Domains<\/strong>: \u00a0The course covers 22 learning objectives organized into 5 domains.\u00a0\u00a0We see these domains as the\u00a0big picture<\/em>\u00a0goals of the course, the first 3 of which each correspond to a module of the course. \u00a0(The 4th<\/sup>\u00a0domain is woven throughout, while the last incorporates all.)<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>
\nJulie Scott Taylor, MD, MSc<\/strong><\/span>
\nProfessor
\nCommunity and Family Medicine
\nJulie.S.Taylor@Dartmouth.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

MDED 218
\n<\/strong><\/span>This year\u2019s course is intended to build on the concepts mastered and skills acquired during year 1 of the course, with a focus on reinforcing the overarching course perspectives addressed last year. This year\u2019s course will have a smaller footprint than last year\u2019s; class sessions will provide the opportunity for students to actively engage and wrestle with current challenges in healthcare delivery and population health, applying the capabilities integral to successfully leading change.<\/span><\/p>\n

The goal of the course is to empower students with the knowledge, capabilities, and commitment to be effective, collaborative problem solvers and change agents, who go on to make a difference in the health of communities and populations and advance the effectiveness and value of healthcare.<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>
\nMatthew B Mackwood, MD, MPH<\/strong><\/span>
\nAssistant Professor
\nCommunity and Family Medicine, and TDI Operations
\nMatthew.Brian.Mackwood@Dartmouth.edu<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

MDED 118 Many enter medicine in order to make a difference\u2014and as physicians we\u2019re fortunate to be able to do that somewhat regularly, for the individuals we care for.\u00a0 But, positioned on the \u2018front lines\u2019, we as physicians are also uniquely able to experience firsthand when something is simply not [\u2026] <\/p>\n

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