LEAPS of faith- exploring development and implementation of a longitudinal curriculum focusing on mental health, leadership, altruism,ethics and EDI, Professional Identity Formation for medical and dental students:

Komal Atta; Tazmeen Kaukab; Fatima Amin; Ahmad Atta

doi:10.37723/jumdc.v15i4.1136

LEAPS of faith- exploring development and implementation of a longitudinal curriculum focusing on mental health, leadership, altruism,ethics and EDI, Professional Identity Formation for medical and dental students

LEAPS-an inculcation of EDI, mental well-being and soft skills in to curriculum

Komal Atta Director and Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Education UMDC, Faisalabad
Tazmeen Kaukab Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Education UMDC, Faisalabad
Fatima Amin Assistant Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, UMDC, Faisalabad
Ahmad Atta Student Researcher, B.A. Psychology, Ozyegin University, Istanbul, Turkiye

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37723/jumdc.v15i4.1136

Keywords: EDI, Mental well-being, Leadership, Ethics, Altruism, Study Skills

Abstract

Abstract

In the ever-changing healthcare scenery of Pakistan, demands on health professionals extend far beyond clinical proficiency. These include ethical integrity, effective leadership, care for mental well being and respect of equity, diversity and inclusion. The LEAPS (Leadership, Ethics, Altruism, Professionalism/professional identity and Study skills/patient safety) module is a pioneering educational framework designed for MBBS and BDS students in Pakistan. Structured in a longitudinal fashion, spanning four years, LEAPS boasts of culturally relevant best practices, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and resilience-building strategies to nurture empathetic, culturally competent, and resilient healthcare practitioners. This article outlines the inception, innovative structure, and transformative impact of the LEAPS curriculum.

Published

2024-11-26

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Komal Atta, Tazmeen Kaukab, Fatima Amin, & Ahmad Atta. (2024). LEAPS of faith- exploring development and implementation of a longitudinal curriculum focusing on mental health, leadership, altruism,ethics and EDI, Professional Identity Formation for medical and dental students. Journal of University Medical & Dental College, 15(4), v-x. https://doi.org/10.37723/jumdc.v15i4.1136

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Vol 15 No 4 (2024): October-December

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Leading Article

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