This evaluation aims to assess the effectiveness of a longitudinal palliative care curriculum for medical students.
Conducted a multisource evaluation of the curriculum's impact on students.
Utilized various metrics to assess student performance and engagement over time.
Gathered feedback from students and faculty involved in the curriculum.
Findings highlight improved understanding and appreciation of palliative care among students.
Multisource feedback suggests increased confidence in delivering palliative care.
The curriculum may serve as a model for implementing similar programs in other medical schools.
Abstract
The evaluation provided multisource evidence of the value of a longitudinal curriculum in PC and may serve as an example for others charged with evaluating longitudinal PC curricula in medical school.