intersections

The Education Journal of the
Woodruff Health Sciences Center

intersections

The Education Journal of the
Woodruff Health Sciences Center

Special Editors’ Corner: Climate Change & Health Professions Education

Translating Climate and Health Research into Action: A Webinar Series on Heat-Related Health Risks

S. Lamb, K. Washington, S. Bhat, N. Rider, L. Madrigal, L. Blais, & R. Philipsborn

Bridging Climate Change and Pharmacology: Evaluating Impact on Student Knowledge

K. Mueller, H. Allstrom, L. A. Modly, & D. Smith

Climate Change & Health Professions Education

This special collection from Intersections: The Education Journal of the Woodruff Health Sciences Center describes educational initiatives within the Emory health professional schools and Emory Healthcare that address climate change. This collection of seven manuscripts features collaborations from an impressively large group of 33 current and former students, staff, and faculty authors across four schools-Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, and Law.

An Updated Framework to Reduce Implicit Bias and Promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Pharmacy Residency Recruitment

Evaluation of existing processes for resident or employee recruitment can identify potential sources of bias and lead to modification of screening, interview, and selection processes. New frameworks can include clear, objective criteria for assessment of candidates.

A Case-Based Approach to Teaching Adolescent Biological and Psychosocial Development

This case addressing the clinical assessment of adolescent physical and psychological development would be relevant to students of any health profession that addresses childhood disease, well childcare, or human development. The teaching notes demonstrate how a cognitive apprenticeship approach can be used to teach fundamental biology and clinical skills together via an authentic “whole task” case, such as an annual visit.

Integrating ChatGPT into health professions education: A workshop-based approach to enhance understanding and utilization

A structured, interprofessional workshop can improve students' comfort and likelihood of using ChatGPT, a tool that is likely to be used increasingly in pre-clinical medical education.

Teaching Person-centered care and interprofessional partnerships to pre-licensure nursing students

A two-part assignment helps nursing students develop and apply AACN domains of person-centered care and interprofessional partnerships.

Co-Creation and Co-Benefits: Incorporating Planetary Health Education into a Primary Care Clerkship

R.D. Smith, I. Amaniera, R. Philipsborn, & E. Rimler

Extending Co-creation From Implementation to Evaluation: Faculty Perspectives of a Climate Change and Environmental Health Medical School Curriculum

E. Laney, M. Manivannan, I. Katz, B. Rabin, & R. Philipsborn

Teaching person-centered care and interprofessional partnerships to pre-licensure nursing students

R. Chance-Revels & C. Coburn

Integrating ChatGPT into Health Professions Education: A Workshop-Based Approach to Enhance Understanding and Utilization 

G. Gershon, D. Kulp, N. Skopicki, M. van Assen & J. Gichoya

Assessing First-Year Medical Students’ Application of Climate Change and Pulmonary Health Knowledge on an End-of-Course Exam

R. Goel, A. Emanuels, R. Philipsborn, & A.J. Mehta