Curriculum Objectives

The CESL elective will contribute toward the implementation of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Curriculum Goal 4, Objective 5:

Goal 4

Commitment to the Health of the Community and Appreciation of Social and Cultural Diversity

Objective 5

To demonstrate an understanding of social responsibility and commitment to service:

• Understand the impact of external sociocultural constructs on the health of the community
• Identify healthcare access and quality issues both at the individual and community level
• Discuss strategies to overcome healthcare access and quality issues on an individual and community level
• Recognize and appropriately address health inequality