Curriculum Overview
The curriculum is comprised of 10 modules and an introduction module about the Canadian opioid crisis and will addresses gaps in current undergraduate medical education curriculum.
These modules will train future physicians to:
Introduction Module:
Topic 1: the public health perspective
Topic 2: core concepts in pain
Topic 3: core concepts in the management of chronic pain
Topic 4: pathophysiology of pain and pharmacology of opioids
Topic 5: opioid prescribing
Topic 6: opioid stewardship in palliative care
Topic 7: safe storage and proper disposal of opioids
Topic 8: recognizing opioid use disorder
Topic 9: management of opioid use disorder
Topic 10: cultural considerations, legalities, and enhancing competence
UGME
10 Modules introducing the Canadian opioid crisis and addressing gaps in the current undergraduate medical education curriculum.
Learn moreAFMC Response to Opioid Crisis:
AFMC Response to the Opioid Crisis
Video from Dr. Lisa Graves, Project Lead
Modules for medical students
Video from Julien Lapierre, Medical Student
Why this matters
Video from Camille Fauteux, Patient Collaborator
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