Health Sciences Education Symposium
Presentation Format
Poster
Type of Activity
Innovation
Original Presentation Date
2017
Date of Submission
May 2017
Abstract/Short Description
We describe a 2-day experience in the pre-clinical Endocrine course during which the students experience the complexities of living with diabetes mellitus. During this time they are asked to follow a carbohydrate controlled diet, monitor blood glucose and injection insulin (saline). They then wrote a reflection about the experience.
Purpose/Research Question
Does simulation of a patient experience change students perception and empathy toward patients with diabetes mellitus?
Objectives
1) To foster student awareness of the challenges inherent to quantitative dietary assessments, assessment of their own dietary behaviors, and understanding of the impact of dietary changes commonly recommended as part of a treatment plan for diabetes mellitus
2) For students to experience the challenges and impact of incorporating blood glucose monitoring and insulin injections into daily activities.
Rights
© The Author(s)
Is Part Of
VCU Medical Education Symposium
First Author Information
Diane M. Biskobing, MD, Professor of Medicine, Assistant Dean for Preclinical Medical Education, VCU School of Medicine