Department of Biochemistry, Cancer Biology, Neuroscience & Pharmacology, Meharry Medical College, Nashville, Tennessee
Department of Family & Community Medicine, Meharry Medical College, Nashville, Tennessee.
Ann Fam Med. 2023 Feb;21(Suppl 2):S61-S67. doi: 10.1370/afm.2925.
This article explains the importance of a communities of practice (CoP) model for continually aligning medical education and clinical transformation with contemporary health issues. It describes the evolution and advantages of using CoP as a model for transforming medical education and clinical practice and applies the CoP methodology to addressing the changing needs of socially vulnerable populations (LGBTQ [lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning], persons experiencing homelessness, and migrant farm workers). In conclusion, this article describes CoP-led activities, achievements, and value creation in medical education by the National Center for Medical Education Development and Research established at the Meharry Medical College.
本文解释了实践社区(CoP)模式对于不断使医学教育和临床转化与当代健康问题保持一致的重要性。它描述了使用 CoP 模型来转变医学教育和临床实践的演变和优势,并将 CoP 方法应用于解决社会弱势群体(LGBTQ[女同性恋、男同性恋、双性恋、跨性别和 queer/questioning]、无家可归者和移民农场工人)不断变化的需求。最后,本文描述了在 Meharry 医学中心设立的国家医学教育发展与研究中心在医学教育中领导的 CoP 活动、成就和价值创造。