Smoking Sleuths: A Pilot Tobacco Prevention Elective for Medical School Students
Document Type
Article
Publication Title
Journal of Cancer Education
Abstract
Background: Smoking Sleuths is an experiential learning curriculum that was developed and taught to elementary through high school aged children by medical students.
Methods: A total of 14 first- and 4th-year medical students from 2 medical schools participated in the tobacco service learning elective.
Results: Medical students trained Adolescent Tobacco Education Leaders who provided tobacco education to peers and members of the public.
Conclusions: Smoking Sleuths provides opportunities for medical students to learn counseling and health education skills across many disciplines. The elective may have a broader audience in schools of allied health, nursing, dentistry, education, and public health.
DOI
10.1080/08858190802039128
Publication Date
6-2008
ISSN
1543-0154
Recommended Citation
Powers CA, Thomson CC, Feuerstein I, Cross M, Powers EM, Prout M, Geller AC. Smoking Sleuths: A Pilot Tobacco Prevention Elective for Medical School Students. Journal of Cancer Education. 2008; 23(2). doi: 10.1080/08858190802039128.
