The appropriate application and utilisation of a Pacific model of health and well being for immunology based health sciences education

Abstract The clinical relevance of immunology in the education setting can be demonstrated by drawing upon examples specific health conditions affecting populations, but these must contextualised appropriately. Cancer is a major cause morbidity and mortality worldwide, remains significant issue that continues to disproportionately impact affect Pacific peoples Aotearoa/New Zealand Region. models health, clearly succinctly illustrate key elements important for well being communities. Utilisation are helpful tools when seeking address inequities. This work explored utilisation Fonofale model support better understanding cancer related issues peoples, with immunologically based principles concepts applicable sciences. was also applied as framework how inequities appropriately effectively peoples. Undergraduate sciences students ability applying utilising developing more appropriate responses addressing Students active engagement participation associated activities, strong interest expressed some further through subsequent research efforts. highlighted importance application wellbeing reduce vulnerable Wellington School Medicine & Health Sciences, University Otago