ArticleJournal of educational evaluation for health professions2015
The role of prehealth student volunteers at a student-run free clinic in New York, United States.
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- Learning Outcomes from Participation in Student-Run Health Clinics: A Systematic Review.Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare · 2023Review
- The Impact of Student-Faculty Collaborative Clinics on Patients' Health Seeking Behaviors in Underserved Communities.Journal of community health · 2022Article
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Abstract
purposeThe medical student-run Einstein Community Health Outreach Clinic provides free healthcare to the uninsured adult population of New York, the United States. During the summer, prehealth student volunteers are recruited to assist with clinic operations.
methodsWe designed a survey study to identify the baseline characteristics of the volunteers between June and August of 2013 and 2014 in order to evaluate the influence of working in a medical student-run free clinic on their education, impressions, and career goals.
resultsA total of 38 volunteers (response rate, 83%) participated in the study. The volunteers were demographically diverse and interested in primary care specialties and community service.
conclusionAfter the Einstein Community Health Outreach program, the volunteers showed an improved understanding of the healthcare process and issues relevant to uninsured patients. They also developed favorable attitudes towards primary care medicine and an increased level of interest in pursuing careers in primary care.
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