RURAL PUBLIC HEALTH AND COMMUNITY PROJECTS FOR PHASE 3 WARM STUDENTS

FAMMED 927

In-depth exposure to the principles of Family Medicine in the rural community, emphasizing continuing and comprehensive care. Under direct supervision by faculty, share ongoing responsibility for the patient in both health maintenance and illness. Emphasis on commitment to the patient and understanding the problems in the total context of the patient's life. Development of awareness of student physician and the patient's attitudes and learn to use interactions as a therapeutic tool. In addition to the pathology of disease, learn the appropriate use of patient education, preventative medicine and the role of family and community resources in providing quality primary care.

PHARMACY 630

Explore how public health intersects with healthcare delivery in rural settings through direct engagement with rural communities, practitioners, and themes in rural practice. Apply therapeutic knowledge to fulfill unmet community needs, and thereby enhance delivery of healthcare in rural communities. Create a pharmacy-driven service with the goal of enhancing healthcare delivery in a rural area based on a community assessment, exploration of contemporary rural health care trends, and discussion with current rural health practitioners.

FAMMED 699

Directed study projects as arranged with faculty member.

PUBLHLTH 787

Prepares Master of Public Health students for applied practice experience in a community setting.

PUBLHLTH 786

Gain knowledge about theory, concepts, and methods of program planning and evaluation in the context of health care and community health organizations. Covers content and case studies on planning, designing, and implementing health services and quality improvement projects. Basic principles of tools for budget development and resource management related to grants or projects are included. Class projects provide the opportunity to collaborate in the creation of program plans, logic models, and grant proposals.