Primary Care Internal Medicine in a Neighborhood Hlth Center
ME 504M.3
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Description
Students may add themselves to the waiting list for this course during add/drop periods but not during lottery periods. Please contact Dr. Carolina Abuelo, CABUELO@mgh.harvard.edu, for approval to enroll.
The student who must be planning career in primary care will work at MGH-Charlestown Health Care Center with a team of physicians, nurse practitioners, and social service personnel that provide direct primary adult health care. This is a clinical elective and students will be focused on developing clinical skills. The team orientation is towards early intervention, prevention and health maintenance. As many patients face the challenge of living in poverty, the focus will be on how to best deliver care in that setting. The student will have numerous opportunities to see patients at home, as walk-ins and at appointments. Opportunities are open for involvement with pediatrics, mental health, ob-gyn, physical therapy, and other services at the health center, and for involvement with community groups and agencies.
Not Available for Cross Registration
