Table 1.

Identified Learning Objectives for Knowledge and Skills and Goals Related to Attitudes for Students Regarding Social Determinants of Health (SDH)

Learning Objectives
Knowledge
Define SDH and describe how SDH influence health and disease for patients and populations
Describe systems of health care
Define advocacy and discuss ways medical students can be involved in advocacy
Explain how to address SDH using institutional and community resources
Explain the difference between health disparities and health-care disparities
Skills
Conduct and document a full SDH history in the electronic health record
Address SDH with respect and cultural sensitivity utilizing appropriate resources
Apply principles of high value care while preserving quality
Demonstrate ability to assist patients with health system complexities
Assess health status of populations using available public health and surveillance data, apply and interpret statistical tests
Recommend appropriate preventive care for at-risk people and populations
Goals Related to Attitudes Regarding SDH
Understand the physician is a member of the care team, not always the leader
Appreciate that identifying and addressing SDH are important roles for physicians
Understand that it is important to identify health disparities and work to alleviate them
Understand the physician is an advocate for patients and populations