OVERVIEW OF RURAL HEALTH

MEDSC-M 930

An inter-professional introduction on foundational knowledge regarding the history, structures and key health priorities of Wisconsin tribal nations delivered by a wide range of faculty and guest experts.

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.

MEDSC-M 913

Review and reinforce baseline skills you will need for internship training in any specialty, using interactive learning methods. Major topics include Radiology, Cardiology/Pulmonary, Urgent and Emergent situations, Procedural skills, Acute Illness, and Communication.

MEDSC-V 674

Diagnosis, treatment, and recommendation of preventive measures for common medical, surgical and management problems on farms. Examine the environmental influences associated with such problems.