FAMILY MEDICINE IN THE UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM PREPARING MEDICAL STUDENTS TO WORK IN EVOLVING HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS (PB 2024) Paperback

Governments and healthcare bodies globally acknowledge that achieving Universal Healthcare and "Health for All" under the Sustainable Development Goals hinges on effective primary care that is integrated, accessible, and affordable for everyone. This practical guide is the first specifically created to assist those involved in planning and delivering family medicine/primary care education in medical schools worldwide. It provides medical educators with a collection of clear, easy-to-follow chapters that walk the reader through curriculum requirements, supported by key references for more in-depth information. Written in plain English and offering practical, achievable advice adaptable to diverse settings, the content is accessible to educators of medical students in any country. The structure within sections allows family medicine doctors and educators to easily access chapters relevant to their specific roles, such as curriculum design for academic faculty or teaching methods for those providing education in clinical settings.