Program: Condensed Course
Date: April 2024
What is the ExPAND Condensed Course?
The condensed course is a free, asynchronous, and synchronous online curriculum that synthesizes high quality existing resources from across the reproductive health community in the United States into a structured, digestible format that is feasible to engage.
Our Vision
Every safety net provider in the United States where pregnancy-capable individuals seek care is prepared to offer timely, evidence-based care for early abortion and early pregnancy loss (EPL)
We recognize that in this moment, not every provider can reach this goal for political and logistical reasons. However, we move all participants towards fulfillment of this vision. We meet every participant where they are, flexibly, and with a realistic approach to practice transformation, to yield the quickest change we can, to serve the most patients.
Course Information
- Four zoom sessions over 3-4 months
- Participants complete pre-work before each session and create a comprehensive workplan to self-guide their progress
- Participants complete evaluation activities, including pre- and post- surveys
- Applicants for next cohort scheduled to be released in Jan 2024
APPLY TO OUR PROGRAM
Applications for the 2024 Spring Cohort will be open February 12 – March 8, 2024.
Applicants will be notified of their acceptance status by March 19, 2024.
FOR QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT:
Elizabeth Janiak ScD, Co-PI
ejaniak@bwh.harvard.edu
Anusha Venkatesh MBBS MPH, Program Manager
avenkatesh@bwh.harvard.edu
SPOTLIGHTS
Cohort 1: Preliminary outcomes and feedback
Preliminary findings from the first CC cohort include:
- A noticeable increase in self-confidence in the ability to implement mifepristone in one’s clinical setting
- 90% of survey participants felt lack of training in abortion was less of a barrier after the course
- Improved knowledge of mifepristone’s regulatory infrastructure
- 94.5% of survey participants feel that legal compliance is less of a barrier after the course
TESTIMONIALS
“The sessions were well organized and presented by professionals with appropriate expertise and experience. I also appreciated the opportunity to discuss with other practices engaged in this work.”
“Great course with very useful information and excellent presentation and tools.”
“The emphasis on communication with other providers was helpful in bringing up these conversations with senior leadership.”