'Walk with Us…' Student Peer-Mentoring in Interdisciplinary Cancer Education

J Cancer Educ. 2019 Feb;34(1):201-202. doi: 10.1007/s13187-017-1197-4.

Abstract

'Walk with us…' reflects on a series of innovative educational journeys that have offered value addition in cancer education of health professions students. It provides an insight into interdisciplinary peer education through extra-curricular pathways. It taps on student creativity and inspirational techniques in health education that stimulate student-centered learning.

Keywords: Interdisciplinary education; Peer mentoring; Student-centered education.

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Interdisciplinary Studies*
  • Interprofessional Relations
  • Mentoring / methods*
  • Mentors / education
  • Mentors / psychology*
  • Neoplasms / prevention & control*
  • Peer Group*
  • Students / psychology*
  • Teaching / statistics & numerical data*