Addressing healthcare barriers faced by asylum seekers and refugees through an interprofessional symposium

Implication Statement In this work, we describe an interprofessional healthcare symposium driven by the challenges faced by the local asylum-seeking/refugee population in Montreal. McGill University medical, nursing, dietetics, and social work students partnered with local experts to provide atte...

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Main Authors: Soukaina Hguig, Lyna Siafa, Jobanpreet Dhillon, Amina Ferroum, Lydia Rosa Bourdache, Asmaa Housni, Juan Carlos Chirgwin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Canadian Medical Education Journal 2023-01-01
Series:Canadian Medical Education Journal
Online Access:https://journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/cmej/article/view/74654
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Summary:Implication Statement In this work, we describe an interprofessional healthcare symposium driven by the challenges faced by the local asylum-seeking/refugee population in Montreal. McGill University medical, nursing, dietetics, and social work students partnered with local experts to provide attendees with tools to better meet the needs of Montreal’s migrant population. This student-led initiative, unique in its interdisciplinary and comprehensive nature, increased awareness of the needs of an underserved population while promoting student engagement in health advocacy and interprofessional collaboration. It also enhances the development of skills essential to provide culturally sensitive care.
ISSN:1923-1202