BookRonald L. Braithwaite, Tabia Henry Akintobi, Daniel S. Blumenthal, W. Mary Langley ; foreword by Valerie Montgomery Rice ; afterword by David Satcher.
Summary: "Braithwaite and his coauthors, of Morehouse Medical School, describe the collaboration between community organizations and university faculty essential to public health and reliable research. They explain the Morehouse model of outreach in which citizen participation is a critical element for facilitating behavioral change in the community. Through case studies, exploratory research, surveys, and interventions, they provide lessons for advancing participatory research and promoting community health"-- Provided by publisher.
Contents:
Introduction to the Morehouse School of Medicine Model
Social Accountability, Medical Education, and Public Health
Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR)
Evolution of the Morehouse Model for Community Engagement
Engaging Micropolitan and Rural Communities in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
Educational and Leadership Development
For Communities, by Communities : The Strategic Engagement of Community Health Workers
The Medical School of Tomorrow.