Round Table Text: Learning About Lactation: Until June 2015, medical students at BUSM had no dedicated clinical exposure to breastfeeding mothers and few opportunities to learn management of common breastfeeding problems. We designed the Breastfeeding Medicine elective to provide a blended learning experience of an online module and robust independent study, combined with clinical experiences supporting breastfeeding mothers and formulating breastfeeding management plans. By participating in patient--‐centered breastfeeding learning experiences in the outpatient/community setting, (including prenatal breastfeeding classes, new mother support groups, and lactation clinics,) we expect students will gain competence and confidence in helping patients define and meet their own breastfeeding goals.
Topics: Faculty Development Seminar, 2016, Faculty, Clerkship Director, Patient Care, Medical Knowledge, UME, Independent Study, Team-Based Learning, Public Health, Advocacy,
Date Presented
2016 Round Table
Keywords
Ambulatory Education, Communication Skills, Community Health, Cultural Diversity/Cultural Competency, Curriculum Development/Evaluation, Healthcare Systems, Interdisciplinary, Interprofessional, Instructional Materials/Methods, Nutrtion
Intended Audience
Faculty, Clerkship Director
Copentencies Addressed
Patient Care, Medical Knowledge
Educational Continuum
UME
Educational Focus
Patient Care, Medical Knowledge
Primary Author, Title: Miriam Segura--‐Harrison, MD, CLC
Affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Boston University School of Medicine
Secondary Author, Title: Jodi Abbott, Clerkship Director, Associate Professor
