Incorporating a Women’s Cardiovascular Health Curriculum Into Medical Education

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Integration of Women’s Cardiovascular Health Content Into Healthcare Provider Education: Results of a Rapid Review and National Survey

“…The programs ranged in duration from single, 1-hour lectures, to a 2-week rotation, to 30 or more hours over 2 to 3 years. Modes of delivery also varied widely, including online self-directed modules, 9 lectures, seminars and labs, and other modes. Eight of the programs were devoted to women’s health issues in general, 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 but they included some content focusing on women and CVD in particular.…”

Sex, Gender, and Women's Heart Health: How Women's Heart Programs Address the Knowledge Gap

“… 55 To address this need, 9 educational modules were created targeting trainees and healthcare professionals within cardiology, general internal medicine, and emergency medicine. 56 Moreover, modules were developed with the aim of teaching use in secondary schools. However, more efforts need to be made in providing further educational opportunities for physicians to learn about women’s heart health.…”

The Canadian Women’s Heart Health Alliance ATLAS on the Epidemiology, Diagnosis, and Management of Cardiovascular Disease in Women — Chapter 7: Sex, Gender, and the Social Determinants of Health

“…Recognizing that medical schools must incorporate this information into didactics throughout an integrated curriculum, the Training and Education Working Group of the CWHHA undertook the planning, development, and dissemination of a Canadian Women's Heart Health e-Course and Toolkit. 49 Nine educational modules have been created, targeting trainees and all healthcare professionals within cardiology, general internal medicine, and emergency medicine. Users can access each module for individual learning, or faculty can download the tools (PowerPoints, speaking notes, and resource listings) to present at their institutions, at www.cwhha.ca .…”