Health systems science (HSS) is a key component of medical education, focusing on workflow, community needs, and healthcare delivery. This study examines the effectiveness of integrating HSS into medical school curricula through student-led workshops. The goal is to promote thoughtful discussion and reflection on the value of HSS for medical students and future healthcare providers. The study proposes a format of brief workshops in order to maximize engagement with material without adding significant burden to the existing medical school curriculum. A one-hour workshop was conducted for first-year medical students at A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona. The workshop focused on teaming and interprofessional education, with a pre- and post-quiz to assess students’ understanding of HSS teaming principles. The results showed a significant improvement in students’ quiz scores on the post-assessment, indicating a greater short-term understanding of HSS teaming concepts. By integrating HSS materials into peer-led workshops in the undergraduate medical school curriculum, students can actively engage with the material and demonstrate improved understanding of teaming in health systems science, as evidenced by the significant improvement in assessment scores.
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