Longitudinal Clinical Experiences
Two types of optional
experiences are available to provide the M4 students with a long-term continuity
experience in patient care.
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Longitudinal Care Experience
based on patient populations: Family-centered Obstetrical Care, Geriatrics, HIV/AIDS, Substance Abuse, and Urban Pediatrics.
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Longitudinal Senior Mentorship in a "senior mentorship" setting with
community faculty, similar to the generalist mentorship experienced by
the first and second year medical students.
Objectives are designed to:
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capture the
benefits of continuity with patients, including the role of the
provider/patient relationship in care, health promotion through
patient education, and cost-effectiveness of continuous rather than
episodic care; and
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enhance the student’s patient management
skills as the primary provider in a supervised ambulatory setting. Students’ experiences are
monitored by the supervising faculty and through periodic
assessments by the program coordinator.
Contact Janet
Winner, Ph.D., for more information.
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