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Assessing undergraduate medical education through a generalist lens

Melissa Nutik, Nicole N. Woods, Azadeh Moaveni, James Owen, Jared Gleberzon, Ruby Alvi and Risa Freeman
Canadian Family Physician May 2021; 67 (5) 357-363; DOI: https://doi.org/10.46747/cfp.6705357
Melissa Nutik
Undergraduate Education Lead in the Office of Education Scholarship and Assistant Professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine (DFCM) at the University of Toronto in Ontario.
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Nicole N. Woods
Richard and Elizabeth Currie Chair in Health Professions Education Research at the University Health Network and Associate Professor in the DFCM at the University of Toronto.
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Azadeh Moaveni
Undergraduate Director and Assistant Professor in the DFCM at the University of Toronto.
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James Owen
Family physician at Unity Health Toronto and Assistant Professor in the DFCM at the University of Toronto.
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Jared Gleberzon
Community family physician and Clinician Teacher in the DFCM at the University of Toronto.
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Ruby Alvi
Medical Student Leadership and Engagement Lead and Assistant Professor in the DFCM at the University of Toronto.
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Risa Freeman
Vice-Chair of Education and Associate Professor in the DFCM at the University of Toronto.
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    GENERALISM ELEMENTEXAMPLE OF FEEDBACK PROVIDED
    Portrayal of the whole person and contextual factorsImportant to include the effect on functioning
    Respect for the role and scope of practice of generalistsImportant to model communication between primary care providers and other specialists, eg, referral letters, consultation notes
    Continuity and coordination of careImportant to include discharge planning and chronic disease management
    Multidisciplinary careIllustrate the roles of physical therapy, occupational therapy, home care, and community programs
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Assessing undergraduate medical education through a generalist lens
Melissa Nutik, Nicole N. Woods, Azadeh Moaveni, James Owen, Jared Gleberzon, Ruby Alvi, Risa Freeman
Canadian Family Physician May 2021, 67 (5) 357-363; DOI: 10.46747/cfp.6705357

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