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Michigan pediatrician argues medical schools should do more for community health
Original: I’m a pediatrician in Michigan, and here’s what I’ve learned about how medical schools can improve community health
A pediatrician practising in Michigan has written a Washington Post opinion piece setting out lessons on how medical schools can improve community health. Drawing on frontline experience, the author argues that medical training institutions are well placed to address local health needs beyond the clinic. The piece is drawing attention as part of wider debate about the role of medical education in public health.
Why now: A physician's first-person argument in a major newspaper about reforming medical education is prompting discussion among health professionals and policy readers.
Evidence
- I’m a pediatrician in Michigan, and here’s what I’ve learned about how medical schools can improve community health · The Washington Post
- I’m a pediatrician in Michigan, and here’s what I’ve learned about how medical schools can improve community health · The Washington Post
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