ERIC Number: EJ1300412
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021
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Medical Students as Mentors of Latinx Youth: A Model for Increasing Cultural Competence and Community Engagement in Medical Schools
Peters, Mallory; Asare, Belinda; Whitaker, Connor; Rogers, Ryan; Huetteman, Helen; Espinoza, Cheyenna M.; Cortes, Claudio
Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement, v25 n1 p87-101 2021
The rapid growth of the U.S. Latinx population has led to an increased need for community organizations and academic institutions to develop partnerships focused on addressing gaps in health maintenance and education of Latinx individuals. Medical schools also have a responsibility to educate future physicians in delivering culturally sensitive care through community-oriented learning experiences. This case study approach outlines the logistics of establishing a youth mentoring program between a medical school and a Latinx community and demonstrates the benefits to the institution, medical students, and the population served. We also discuss the challenges arising from this partnership and present early program evaluation data showing consistent mentor satisfaction reported over time. This description of the program development provides a framework for creating similar initiatives in medical education to address known disparities in health and well-being of Latinx individuals and other minority populations.
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, School Community Relationship, Medical Schools, Medical Students, Case Studies, Health Behavior, Well Being, Hispanic Americans, Youth Programs, Mentors, Program Descriptions, Student Attitudes, Program Development, Minority Groups, Health Promotion, Medical School Faculty, Service Learning, Information Systems
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Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Michigan
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