AOHC Encore 2024-314 Leveraging Global OEM Expertise for a Mutual Medical Education Project

314 Leveraging Global OEM Expertise for a Mutual Medical Education Project

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The video transcript is from a meeting discussing the Global Grand Rounds initiative by the International Occupational Medicine Society Collaborative. The focus is on mutual medical education projects, particularly aimed at low and middle-income countries. The meeting involved various speakers sharing their perspectives and experiences in occupational medicine. Examples were given on strategies to increase interest in occupational medicine, including practical exposure days and successful outcomes in recruitment. Discussions also touched on the future of occupational medicine in Africa, highlighting the potential growth in the field due to economic shifts and urbanization. The emphasis was on communication, skill-building, and utilizing technology for global education and capacity building in occupational health. Attendees were then divided into small groups to brainstorm topics for educational sessions with a focus on case-based and novice-friendly content. The goal is to develop educational modules accessible globally and tailored to workers' needs. The session included group presentations with the chance to win prizes.

Keywords

Global Grand Rounds initiative

International Occupational Medicine Society Collaborative

mutual medical education projects

low and middle-income countries

occupational medicine

strategies for increasing interest

future of occupational medicine in Africa

global education and capacity building