| Department |
FAMILY & COMMUNITY MEDICINE |
Campus |
Huntsville |
| Course Type(s) |
Special Topic |
Facility |
UAB Huntsville Regional Medical Campus |
| Course Director |
DAVID L BRAMM, MD |
Enrollment Limit |
99 |
| Contact |
PAULA J. CLAWSON |
Enrollment Minimum |
1 |
| Email |
paulaclawson@uabmc.edu |
Address |
301 Governors Drive SW
Room 351
Huntsville, AL 35801 |
| Phone |
(256) 551-4609 |
Fax |
(256) 551-4451 |
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Weeks
Normally Offered
See Offering Dates |
17-17, 44-44 |
| Prerequisites |
* * * WRITTEN APPROVAL REQUIRED * * * Opened to MS3 and MS4 only who have successfully completed MS2 year.
Specific Clerkship Prerequisites: |
| Visiting Students |
No LCME students accepted.
No osteopathic students accepted.
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| Course Description |
This course provides an in-depth look at lifestyle and medical practice in a non-urban Alabama community of student's choice at a time where there is no recruitment pressure. Students will develop a knowledge base for future consideration of the site as a practice location, enhance their ability to evaluate communities and hospitals for practice locations, and will develop relationships in the community. |
| Where To Report |
Students will be e-mailed when and where to meet. |
| Requirements |
The student will be required to keep a daily log of activities and confirmation of attendance. An oral summary of the experience will be discussed with the course director and a written post-course evaluation submitted. |
| Evaluation |
Participation/Attendance |
| Notes |
Students interested in this course should contact Paula Clawson at least 8 weeks in advance to coordinate the location. |
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