TRANSFORMING HEALTH EDUCATION VOLUNTEERING IN A POST-PANDEMIC WORLD
The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted traditional, in-person models of health education volunteering across the globe, prompting a shift toward online modalities. Health Volunteers Overseas (HVO), an established nonprofit organization with a 30-year history in health capacity-building, responded by rapidly transitioning to…
SUSTAINABLE MEDICAL EDUCATION: ADDRESSING CARBON EMISSIONS IN PRECLERKSHIP AND CLERKSHIP PHASES
Climate change poses an existential threat to global health and healthcare systems, with the healthcare sector contributing approximately 4.4% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Within this context, medical education—comprising both preclerkship (classroom-based learning) and clerkship (clinical rotations)—plays a notable role…
STORYTELLING IN MEDICAL TRAINING: ENHANCING REFLECTIVE PRACTICE AMONG HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
Medical storytelling is gaining recognition as a transformative pedagogical tool in the education of healthcare professionals. By incorporating narrative approaches, educators can deepen learners’ engagement, foster empathy, and promote reflective thinking. Unlike traditional educational methods that emphasize rote memorization and…
EFFECTIVENESS OF COM-B–BASED ORAL HEALTH INTERVENTION AMONG PRESCHOOL CHILDREN
Oral health challenges in preschool children, including plaque accumulation and gingival issues, are often linked to poor brushing habits and limited parental involvement. This study aimed to assess the impact of an educational intervention based on the COM-B (Capability, Opportunity,…