COVID-19 vaccination telephone outreach: an analysis of the medical student experience

DISCUSSION: Engaging students in telephone outreach early in the COVID-19 pandemic provided students the opportunity to develop their skills as physicians-in-training, contribute to combating the ongoing pandemic, and add value to the primary care team. This experience allowed students to practice patience, empathy, and vulnerability to understand why patients had not received the COVID-19 vaccine; this was an invaluable experience that helped students develop the skills to become empathetic and caring physicians, and supports the continued role of telehealth in future medical school curriculum.PMID:37104856 | DOI:10.1080/10872981.2023.2207249

Source: Medical Education Online - April 27, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: James F Wu Nathalie Abenoza Julia M Bosco Lana M Minshew Anna Beckius Mandy Kastner Brian Hilgeman Martin D Muntz Source Type: research