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Walk with a Future Doc program allows Canadian medical students to promote physical activity and health education in local communities

Authors :
Taylor M Wilson
Olga Theou
Myles W O'Brien
Source :
Canadian Medical Education Journal (2024)
Publication Year :
2024
Publisher :
Canadian Medical Education Journal, 2024.

Abstract

Implication Statement Medical student-led walk and talk programs, such as Walk with a Future Doc (WWAFD), provide a means for the medical community and community at-large to interact in a non-clinical setting. This environment can increase attendance accountability, enhance patient-provider relationships, and allow medical professionals to be leading examples of healthy, active living. We demonstrate the positive interest for this program, rationale of participants for joining, and the feasibility of its setup. As one of the only WWAFD programs in Canada, we encourage other medical schools to implement this program to promote continuity of hands-on, community-engaged learning amongst their students.

Details

Language :
English, French
ISSN :
19231202
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Canadian Medical Education Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.811bc2ffef9340b4981fb35bf35c4836
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.36834/cmej.77055