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ArticleInternational journal of public health2025

Developing a Medical Education Framework for Migrant and Refugee Mental Health in Switzerland.

Andrina Klöti, Fayez Abdulrazeq, Amina Trevisan, Tobias Eichinger, Fana Asefaw, Nikola Biller-Andorno, Julian W März

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7 authors.

Andrina KlötiInstitute of Biomedical Ethics and History of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
Fayez AbdulrazeqInstitute of Biomedical Ethics and History of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
Amina TrevisanProsalute, Basel, Switzerland.
Tobias EichingerInstitute of Biomedical Ethics and History of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
Fana AsefawInstitute of Biomedical Ethics and History of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
Nikola Biller-AndornoInstitute of Biomedical Ethics and History of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
Julian W MärzInstitute of Biomedical Ethics and History of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Objectives: This study aimed to develop a medical education framework for migrant and refugee mental health in Switzerland, given substantial mental health challenges displaced people face along the phases of migration. Methods: Through informants from Swiss medical faculties, we assessed the existence of a comprehensive curriculum in migrant and refugee mental health. The curriculum was drafted based on a selective literature analysis, then reviewed, and verified by a committee of 17 experts in mental health of refugees and migrants. Their inputs have been used towards the development of the final framework. Results: No relevant comprehensive education framework existed, however, most medical schools provided related teaching. The literature analysis identified migration-related risk factors, social determinants and challenges when providing mental health to this population. Teaching methods included lectures, reflection rounds in small groups and practical experiences. The committee consisting of students, physicians and academics suggested a high level of approval for our initiative. Conclusion: Our method followed a pragmatic approach to suggest an expert-approved curriculum. Due to its comprehensiveness, only parts of it may be adopted into already existing study programs.

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CurriculumEducation, MedicalMental HealthRefugeesTransients and MigrantsHumansSwitzerlandcurriculum developmentmedical educationmedical education frameworkmental health of refugees and migrantsrefugee and migrant health

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