Lesson 1 knowledge check
Select the best answer. These questions are for self-study only. Answers will not be evaluated or saved. Question 1 What are Social Determinants of Health (SDoH)? Question 2 Which of the following is NOT an example of an SDoH? Question 3 Why is addressing SDoH important in public health? Question 4 According to research, how […]
Infracolic organs: The intestines
Optional reading Clinically Oriented Anatomy, 8th ed., chapter 5, Abdominal viscera. Recall from The peritoneal cavity and mesenteries that the peritoneal cavity is divided into supracolic and infracolic regions, using the transverse colon and its mesentery (transverse mesocolon) as the borderline. In Organs in the supracolic region, the supracolic organs were described. In this chapter, […]
Module 2 knowledge checks
Lesson 4. Role of Physicians in Advocating for Addressing Social Conditions Affecting Health
Physicians as advocates for social change required reading Physicians as Advocates for Social Change. Harvard Medical School. Role of physicians in advocacy Physicians play a crucial role in advocating for social change to improve health outcomes. Their commitment to helping people and relieving suffering extends to addressing social issues like equity, social justice, human rights, […]
Lesson 3. Strategies for Addressing Social Determinants of Health at Individual, Community, and Policy Levels
Social determinants of health Addressing the social determinants of health (SDOH) requires an upstream approach to identify the underlying causes of health inequities. Solutions require Collaboration among public health entities, both public and private. Healthcare organizations and providers. Community partners. K-12 and academia. Faith-based organizations Policy makers. Such collaboration can lead to evidence-base initiatives […]
Lesson 2. Exploration of Health Disparities Across Different Populations Based on Socioeconomic Status, Race/Ethnicity, Gender, and Geographic Location
Health equity Health is influenced by where people live, work, learn, and play. Inequities in housing, education, income, employment, transportation, food access, etc., deeply affect health outcomes. Health care accounts for only ~10%–20% of modifiable contributors to health outcomes. Racial/ethnic minority and low-income populations are disproportionately impacted due to structural and historical inequities. CDC’s Five […]
Lesson 1. Understanding the Impact of Social, Economic, and Environmental Factors on Health Outcomes
Review: What are SDoH? Required reading WHO Social determinants of health (SDoH) are defined as: The non-medical factors that influence health outcomes The conditions in which people are born, grow, work, live, and age, and the wider set of forces and systems shaping the conditions of daily life. These forces and systems include: Economic policies […]
Module 2. Social Determinants of Health
In Module 2, you’ll deepen your understanding of the Social Determinants of Health: What they are. How they impact health. How they manifest across various sectors. You’ll examine health disparities across diverse populations, considering both clinical and non-clinical factors. The module will guide you in exploring the structural drivers behind these disparities and introduce both […]
Preconception and Antenatal Care
Ob/Gyn Sub-Internship Expectations
