The role of prehealth student volunteers at a student-run free clinic in New York, United States / 보건의료교육평가
Journal of Educational Evaluation for Health Professions
;
: 49-2015.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-150546
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The 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.METHODS:
We 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.RESULTS:
A 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.CONCLUSION:
After 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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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Primary Health Care
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Social Welfare
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United States
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Volunteers
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Medically Uninsured
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Delivery of Health Care
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Education
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Ambulatory Care Facilities
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
North America
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Educational Evaluation for Health Professions
Year:
2015
Type:
Article
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