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This population frequently faces systemic barriers to care and is at higher risk of adverse health outcomes\n                      <jats:italic>.<\/jats:italic>\n                      Despite advances, gaps persist in health care professionals\u2019 training for caring for this population. Undergraduate medical education constitutes a crucial component in addressing these disparities and promoting inclusive care, especially through practical experiences for future physicians.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec sec-type=\"objective\">\n                    <jats:title>Objective<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study aims to map and synthesize evidence regarding undergraduate medical education for the care of individuals with DS and other IDDs in medical schools, identifying gaps and opportunities for enhancement in curricula and educational programs, including pedagogical strategies and experiential learning opportunities.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec sec-type=\"methods\">\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A scoping review following the methodological frameworks by Arksey and O\u2019Malley, Levac et al, and the Joanna Briggs Institute will be conducted. The search will be performed in electronic databases and gray literature sources using descriptors in English, Portuguese, and Spanish. Study selection will involve undergraduate medical students as the target population. Two independent reviewers will perform study selection following predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data will be extracted using a standardized form and synthesized narratively, with qualitative (thematic) and descriptive quantitative analyses where appropriate. This protocol has been registered with the Open Science Framework and will adhere to the PRISMA-ScR (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews) guidelines.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec sec-type=\"results\">\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A comprehensive overview of current undergraduate medical education regarding the care of individuals with DS and other IDDs will be provided, informing the development of more effective and inclusive interventions and yielding insights into existing pedagogical strategies, practical learning opportunities, and medical students\u2019 knowledge and attitudes toward this population, providing a foundation for evidence-based recommendations.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec sec-type=\"conclusions\">\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This review will address an important gap in the literature, providing insights for the improvement of undergraduate medical education and clinical practice in caring for individuals with DS and other IDDs, contributing to the development of more capable and empathetic professionals. 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