Open AccessA “Hands-On” Thread, Part of a Medical Nutrition Education Curriculum
Author(s) -
Kay Craven,
Kathryn M. Kolasa
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
medical science educator
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.257
H-Index - 13
ISSN - 2156-8650
DOI - 10.1007/s40670-018-00635-8
Subject(s) - medical education , curriculum , medical school , medicine , thread (computing) , psychology , pedagogy , computer science , operating system
Required "hands-on" medical nutrition education sessions are woven through years 1-3 at the Brody School of Medicine. An elective opportunity also is available for third and fourth year students. These active learning sessions focus on diet and chronic disease, including obesity, prevention, and treatment.