Mini Med School: why you should try a virtual, medical student-led program

Nicole H Cameron; Julia De Pieri; Drew H Smith; Jane Gair

doi:10.36834/cmej.75443

Mini Med School: why you should try a virtual, medical student-led program

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Nicole H Cameron University of Victoria https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8969-8788
Julia De Pieri University of British Columbia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8863-1071
Drew H Smith University of British Columbia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7215-631X
Jane Gair University of Victoria

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https://doi.org/10.36834/cmej.75443

Abstract

Implication Statement

Mini Med School (MMS) programs led by medical students provide a unique opportunity for community members to access free and accurate health information while engaging with the education of medical students. Virtually delivered MMS programs reduce barriers to access. 90.3% of participants in a recent MMS enjoyed medical students delivering the seminars. 63.6% of participants preferred virtual MMS seminars, with 31.8% preferring a combination of virtual and in-person delivery. Student-led, virtually delivered MMS programs are an engaging way to support both medical student and community education while strengthening community ties with local medical schools.

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2023-01-05

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Cameron NH, De Pieri J, Smith DH, Gair J. Mini Med School: why you should try a virtual, medical student-led program. Can. Med. Ed. J [Internet]. 2023 Jan. 5 [cited 2024 Dec. 22];14(3):125-6. Available from: https://journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/cmej/article/view/75443

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Vol. 14 No. 3 (2023)

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