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Table 1 Student Attitudes towards Social Medicine Curriculum and SMTW

From: Integrating social determinants of health principles into the preclinical medical curriculum via student-led pedagogical modalities

Survey Question

Responses

 

N (%)

Are you aware of the Social Medicine Theme of the Week?

 

 Yes

40 (100%)

How helpful did you find the Social Medicine Theme of the Week in synthesizing information regarding Social Determinants of Health into coursework and PCR?

 

 Very helpful

23 (57.5%)

 A little helpful

14 (35.0%)

 Not helpful at all

3 (7.5%)

How would you rate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statements?

 

My knowledge of Social Determinants of Health and Social Medicine has increased in my first year at the Larner College of Medicine.

 

 Strongly agree

8 (20.0%)

 Somewhat agree

21 (52.5%)

 Neither agree nor disagree

8 (20.0%)

 Slightly disagree

1 (2.5%)

 Strongly disagree

2 (5.0%)

There should be more sessions or learning opportunities to address Social Determinants of Health

 

 Strongly agree

21 (52.5%)

 Somewhat agree

11 (27.5%)

 Neither agree nor disagree

7 (17.5%)

 Slightly disagree

0 (0.0%)

 Strongly disagree

1 (2.5%)

Did you interact with any Social Medicine Theme of the Week infographic?

 

 Yes

33 (82.5%)