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The four-week Medical Education elective at the Uniformed Services University (USU) provides an opportunity to learn and apply theories of medical education. We will describe the structure of the elective and a final, formative exercise implemented and endorsed by all participants as one of the most impactful activities.
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Yosua, M., Burnham, K. & Pangaro, L. Student-Led Medical Education Elective Initiatives. Med.Sci.Educ. 33, 1449–1450 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40670-023-01875-z
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