Behavioral Sciences

PCE-002 - Building Resilience, Emotional Intelligence and Professionalism in Dental School Curricula

Saturday, March 19, 2022

11:00am – 12:00pm EST

CE: 1 Hr.

Presenter(s)

Christina D. Pastan, D.M.D.

Tufts University School of Dental Medicine

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Allison McDonough

Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
Juliette Daniels, Ed.D

University of Detroit Mercy

Lifting the capacity for mental health and wellness is a topic of critical importance for the health practitioners of tomorrow. As dental education institutions seek to graduate patient-centered, competent oral health care professionals, special attention is required on the development of professional skills related to mind-body wellness. Mindful practice, meditation, and guided reflection provide an evidence-based approach to foster professionalism and adaptive emotional coping strategies in the dental education curriculum. This session will discuss the data, results, and educational outcomes of a two-part educational module on impostor feelings and mindfulness practice for first-year dental students from 2020-2021.

Learning Objectives:

Describe the value of mind-body wellness as part of the behavioral health and professionalism education in dental students.
Evaluate opportunities to enhance dental student emotional intelligence as a professional skill built through educational experiences.
Define strategies and experiences consistent with CODA standards to build the capacity to cope with adversity, strengthen psychological wellness and develop professionalism in dental students.
Describe the value of mind-body wellness as part of the behavioral health and professionalism education in dental students.