A Qualitative Analysis of Experiences of Medical Students Serving as Abortion Doulas.

Introduction: Innovative strategies are needed in clinical education to teach empathetic behavior and communication skills. This study aimed to investigate preclinical medical students' experiences volunteering as abortion doulas and to understand the impact of their participation on their professional training.

Methods: In this qualitative study, the authors conducted semistructured interviews with medical students who had volunteered as abortion doulas in March to July 2016.

Consent for trainee participation in abortion care: A qualitative study of patient experiences and preferences in the United States.

Objectives: Abortion training for clinicians is crucial to ensure patients' future access to full-spectrum reproductive healthcare. Given the complex sociopolitical context of abortion, consent to allow a trainee's involvement in abortion care requires careful attention to avoid harm to patients while also ensuring adequate clinician training for the future provision of care. In order to inform the development of patient-centered recommendations, we assessed patient experiences and preferences around consent for trainee participation during abortion care.