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Abstract Objectives: 1.) Offer an educational experience for medical trainees and patients through Fourth Street Clinic’s (4SC) skin cancer screening (SCS) events 2.) Expand the Department of Dermatology’s free eConsult service to 4SC while educating providers on dermatological conditions Background: Dermatologic care is limited in rural and urban-underserved areas, causing disparities in patient outcomes. 4SC …

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Abstract Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of the Mentor Connection platform at the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine (SFESOM) in supporting students with diverse identities and identify strategies for improving mentorship in medical education. Background: Mentorship provides critical support for medical students. Most mentorship programs fail to account for the diverse identities of their …

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Abstract Authors: Yingri Li1, Zachary J Moore1, Adam Katz1 Affiliations: 1Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah, Midvale Community Building Community Clinic Objective/Purpose: Quantify the effect of the new Mission-Driven (MD) curriculum on MS1 clinical training through involvement in student-led clinics compared to the Legacy curriculum. Background & Rationale: The new …

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Abstract Objective: EM LEADS prepares medical students to succeed during their EM clerkship, sub-internship, residency, and beyond. It serves as a platform to develop leadership skills, connect with faculty, engage in research, and mentor peers. Background: The School of Medicine has a required EM clerkship but limited early opportunities for building EM skills1, inspiring the …

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Abstract Purpose: 1. Describe the Safe Zone LGBTQ+ identity curriculum implemented at SFESOM 2. Discuss data collection for program evaluation and improvement Background and rationale:  Safe Zone is a national education framework on LGBTQ+ identity, sexuality, and gender. In partnership with OHEDI, this curriculum has been adapted into interactive sessions that guide students to examine …

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