AOA-OMED Research Posters 2024-OMED24-POSTERS

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Christopher Good, an OMS 4 student, conducted a pilot study with Dr. Elizabeth McClain to assess the impact of osteopathic medical education on community health literacy. An anonymous survey of third and fourth-year students at four institutions revealed gaps in health literacy education and its integration into clinical rotations. Significant findings include the need for enhanced curriculum addressing health literacy, cost concerns from patients not typically covered in pre-clinical education, and reliance on interpreters. The study emphasizes the importance of experiential learning with diverse patients and suggests further longitudinal research to better integrate health literacy education.

Keywords

osteopathic medical education

health literacy

curriculum enhancement

experiential learning

longitudinal research