A Dynamic Approach to Infusing SDOH into Didactic PA Curricula

On Demand

CMEs: 0.75

Primary Speaker(s)

Toni B. Jackson, MMS, PA-C

Director of Didactic Education
Wake Forest University Department of PA Studies
Clemmons, North Carolina

Slides

Co-Speaker(s)

JW

Joshua Waynick, MMS, PA-C

Assistant Professor
Wake Forest University SOM Department of PA Studies
Andrea E. McKinnond, MMS, PA-C (she/her/hers)

Assistant Professor
Wake Forest University Dept of PA Studies
Winston Salem, North Carolina

Disclosure(s):

Toni B. Jackson, MMS, PA-C: No financial relationships to disclose

Joshua Waynick, MMS, PA-C: No financial relationships to disclose

Andrea E. McKinnond, MMS, PA-C: No financial relationships to disclose

Description: Discover how a well-established PA program has redesigned its didactic curriculum to include discussions on social determinants of health using a longitudinal approach with integration across multiple courses utilizing cases, lectures and interactive sessions. Speakers will share insights and advice and engage participants in conversations about potential challenges.

Learning Objectives:

Describe obstacles in integrating social determinants of health (SDOH) into the curriculum
Explore practical methods to infuse didactic PA curriculum with topics such as health disparities, healthcare system inequities, and SDOH awareness
Implement the insights gained and consider applicable next steps for enhancing SDOH integration in their respective PA programs