AOA-OMED Research Posters 2024-OMED24-POSTERS

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The video transcript discusses the challenges faced in osteopathic medical education, particularly regarding diagnosing somatic dysfunctions across diverse skin tones. It highlights the early education process, emphasizing visualization, palpation, and diagnostic tests for identifying dysfunctions using the T.A.R.T. criteria. The discussion focuses on the Red Reflex and its variability across different skin tones, which is often not adequately covered in educational materials. A survey conducted among students revealed a gap in confidence and awareness of skin tone diversity in diagnoses. The recommendations include increasing diversity in educational resources and training for better inclusivity.

Keywords

osteopathic medical education

somatic dysfunctions

skin tone diversity

T.A.R.T. criteria

educational inclusivity