Insights in Practice A Breastfeeding Curriculum for Residents and Medical Students:

Medical school and residency training programs, in which practice patterns are established, frequently lack formal education in breastfeeding in the United States. This project, a curricu-lum based on the Wellstart Lactation Management Guide, was developed for resident physi-cians and medical students at the University of New Mexico to address the deficiency in for-mal education about breastfeeding. The curriculum, developed and implemented by faculty members from obstetrics/gynecology, pediatrics, and family medicine, includes formal interactive teaching sessions, discussion of breastfeeding issues on daily clinical rounds, and patient visits with lactation support personnel. Interns from the Departments of Pediat-rics, Obstetrics/Gynecology, and Family Medicine participate. Surveys of participating resi-dents and faculty demonstrate highly favorable attitudes. In conclusion, a multidisciplinary approach to breastfeeding education is feasible and well received by both teachers and resi-dents. J Hum Lact. 21(4):458-464