Future doctors unprepared for the task ahead
16th February 2017
Medical schools are leaving students unprepared to adequately treat obesity and type 2 diabetes, according to a survey of 17 Australian unis.
The results show the schools are neglecting to train students on physical activity (PA) guidelines.
The study, led by the University of Sydney and Exercise & Sports Science Australia, found PA counselling was virtually non-existent as part of medical students’