Walk with a Future Doc program allows Canadian medical students to promote physical activity and health education in local communities
Taylor M Wilson,
Olga Theou,
Myles W O'Brien
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… Show more
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