Identifying and Addressing Basic Needs Insecurity Among Medical Students: A Curriculum for Trainees, Administrators, and Faculty.

Introduction: Data from a 2018 United States Government Accountability Office report show that basic needs insecurity undermines the postsecondary educational experiences of many students. In recent years, basic needs insecurity among undergraduate students has gained attention in the literature, but published data regarding medical trainees are extremely limited.

Methods: A 60-minute interactive workshop consisting of a PowerPoint presentation and case discussions was created.

Demographic Factors and Academic Outcomes Associated With Taking a Leave of Absence From Medical School.

This cross-sectional study uses 2007-2012 data from the Association of American Medical Colleges’ Matriculating Student Questionnaire to evaluate student factors and academic outcomes associated with taking a leave of absence from medical school.