Engaging with Underserved Communities in the Curriculum
摘要
This chapter delves into the critical importance of engaging with underserved communities in healthcare professional education. It explores the definitions of disadvantage, marginalization, and social accountability and provides a structured guide for integrating these concepts into healthcare curricula. The chapter highlights strategies to foster student understanding of social and structural determinants of health, using community engagement as a core educational tool. Real-world examples, case studies, and initiatives illustrate how educational institutions can address the health needs of underserved populations while cultivating socially accountable healthcare professionals.