Implementing a health literacy module fostering patient-centered written communication in a cardiovascular prevention elective course.

Background: A universal approach to health literacy employs clear communication and emphasizes patient action in support of understanding cardiovascular risks and making healthy lifestyle changes. The aim of this project was to evaluate the impact of a health literacy module on enhancing students' written patient education material using standardized readability assessment tools.

Educational Activity: A professional elective course employed team-based learning and a community health fair activity.