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Chapter 5 - The US Fellowship in Family Planning as a Community of Practice

from Section I - Abortion Training: Workforce, Leadership, Social & Political Impact

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  30 July 2021

By
Uta Landy  and
Jody Steinauer
Edited by
Uta Landy ,
Philip D Darney  and
Jody Steinauer
Uta Landy
Affiliation:
University of California, San Francisco
Philip D Darney
Affiliation:
University of California, San Francisco
Jody Steinauer
Affiliation:
University of California, San Francisco
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Summary

Community is an essential concept of human interaction and productivity. It can be built around religion, political orientation, artistic interests and other shared beliefs and activities. Community creates a sense of belonging, connection and support, and allows groups to accomplish specific tasks.

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Advancing Women's Health Through Medical Education
A Systems Approach in Family Planning and Abortion
 , pp. 61 - 73
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2021

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