The World Health Organization defines the social determinants of health as" the conditions
in which people are born, grow, work, live, and age, and the wider set of forces and systems …

Establishing sustainable communities requires bridging the gap between academic
knowledge and societal requirements; this is where entrepreneurial education comes in …

There is a growing demand for educating future physicians to be socially responsible. It is
not clear, however, how social responsibility is understood and acted on in medical …

Importance National organizations recommend that medical schools train students in the
social determinants of health. Objective To develop and evaluate a longitudinal health …

Responsibility and professionalism are increasingly issues of concern for professional
associations, employers and educators alike. When bad things happen, professionals are …

There is consensus amongst regulatory and certifying associations that the role of physician
as advocate is a fundamental competency for Canadian physicians. Understanding what …

Research on pre-service teachers (PSTs) in international teaching practicums often focus on
their experiences rather than how it ameliorates the host communities. Constructs of Social …

The health advocate role is an essential and underappreciated component of the CanMEDs
competency framework. It is tied to the concept of social accountability and its application to …

Learning through work is a common feature of preparing health professionals for practice.
Current understandings of work-integrated learning or a 'work-based placement', focus on …

Background Globally, there is a rising interest in the concept of social accountability (SA).
The literature evaluating SA of medical schools is limited; however, some international …