By Victoria Rialp | Monitoring Trustee
For several years now, under a Memo of Agreement with the prestigious Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health, Tahanan Sta. Luisa has been a partner organization to provide learning experiences for medical students. The Memo of Agreement states that on the one hand, the Ateneo school is dedicated to the education, training, and formation of students working toward a degree in Doctor of Medicine and Master in Business Administration. On the other hand, Tahanan Sta Luisa is committed to provide its expertise in the field of public health by making available its experience and knowledge in working with vulnerable groups.
The Ateneo medical school sees these Learning Experiences in Communities as a critical part of the curriculum that
These learning objectives are pursued with the equal desire to deliver tangible service or results to partner organizations and their communities. Under this agreement, the medical students interact with the girls and staff of Tahanan Sta. Luisa, in a mutual learning context. The Ateneo group works with Tahanan to set the objectives and course of action of the partnership. Tahanan receives feedback from the academic reports from the medical students, as well as periodic monitoring and assessment reports on the partnership. Ateneo also ensures the confidentiality of any and all information/data gathered during the course of the Learning program. A modest affiliation fee is provided to Tahanan for the implementation of the agreement.
The Tahanan Center Director supervises the work of the students and participates in school-level monitoring and assessment of students’ performances and participation. For School Year 2024-2025, the learning sessions were scheduled for 14 fixed dates between July 2024 and May 2025. Additional encounter dates may be agreed upon between the school and Tahanan.
Most of the recent learning sessions have focused on teaching good health practices and proper hygiene to the girls. For example, they discuss ways to boost the girls’ self-confidence and appearance through proper bathing and toothbrushing and grooming. The medical students distribute materials and toiletries and demonstrate their proper use for maximum effectiveness. They then engage the girls in a related art activity to reinforce the lessons. Their friendly and fun-filled interaction outside the class sessions reinforce the trust-building and mutual learning experience.
By Victoria Rialp | Monitoring Trustee
By Victoria Rialp | Monitoring Trustee
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