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Identity-Based Challenges to Mental Health in Medical School

Introduction A major meta-analysis conducted in 2016 found that 1 in 4 medical students internationally met the criteria for depression. Other studies have suggested that students of color face increased prevalence of depression and anxiety, as well as non-male gender students and students with disabilities. However, few studies have assessed student well-being across a multitude …

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Building Bridges: Community Building and Engagement: Coyote Gulch House Service Project Activity

Title: Building Bridges: Community Building and Engagement: Coyote Gulch House Service Project ActivityAuthors: Monica Fernandez; William Steiner, Emily Hill, Claire Stanley, David Kim, Alison Day, Rawad Farhat, Celina DiazDate: 1/27/2025Abstract: The mission of the house structure is twofold: to foster a sense of community within the house structure and to engage meaningfully with the people …

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Language Matters: Integrating Community Voices to Validate the University of Utah Quick Language Guide

Title: Language Matters: Integrating Community Voices to Validate the University of Utah Quick Language GuideAuthors: Jazmine Abril, Jacob Knight, Tiffany Ho MD, MPH, Paloma Cariello, Rawad Farhat MD, MSPH, Jessica JonesDate: 1/27/2025Abstract: Stigmatizing language can significantly reduce patient-provider trust and lead to decreased healthcare utilization and negative outcomes. Using respectful, identity-affirming language is essential to …

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Cultivating Cultural Humility and Advocacy: An Online Module on Health Equity for Medical Students at the University of Utah Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine

Title: Cultivating Cultural Humility and Advocacy: An Online Module on Health Equity for Medical Students at the University of Utah Spencer Fox Eccles School of MedicineAuthors: Jacob Knight, Karishma Shah MD, PhD, Jenna Weber MD, PhD, Jenna Murray MD, PhD, Silvia Soule, Eve Larkin, Adam Gaudin, Bita Tristani-Firouzi, Rawad Farhat MD, MSPH, May ShabanDate: 1/27/2025Abstract: …

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Community Health Workers (CHWS) Partnering with Medical Students to Promote Experiential Service Learning in a Student Led Clinic

Title: Community Health Workers (CHWS) Partnering with Medical Students to Promote Experiential Service Learning in a Student Led ClinicAuthors: Wesley Allen, Karishma Shah, Jazmine Abril, Sonia Sehgal, Silvia Soule, Sonja Raaum MD, Kamaile Tripp, Princess Bombyck CHW, Kristine Snyder, Rawad Farhat MD, MSPHDate: 1/27/2025Abstract: Community Health Workers (CHWs) are public health professionals who share life …

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Evaluating Mentor Connection Platform in Supporting Students with Diverse Identities

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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Wellness Without Borders: Health Fair Provides Community Collaboration

Title: Wellness Without Borders: Health Fair Provides Community CollaborationAuthors: Silvia Soule, BS, Wesley Allen, BS, Matthew Brown, BS, Kamaile Tripp-Harris, CHW, Rawad Farhat, MD, Sonja Raaum, MDBrief Description: The Rose Park Primary Care Clinic, serving a diverse patient population, identified underutilized resources due to patient unawareness. To address this, a coalition comprising students, physicians, and …

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