MSIII and MSIV students have the option of spending time at Stony Brook HOME as an elective.
Application Process:
- Prerequisites: Successful completion of core clerkships in MSIII. Previous volunteer experience with the SB HOME clinic (as a preclinical student, clinical student, or continuity clinic member)
- The application will include a one-page written proposal outlining a service project, fundraising event, or research project to be realized during their elective time.
- Applications will be approved by the course director (Dr. Jedan Phillips).
The course can accommodate 1 student during each four-week block
Educational Goals:
- Direct Community Involvement with a Medically Underserved Population
- Ability to Provide Culturally Competent Care
- Learning to Work with Limited Financial Resources
- Hands-on Education in Clinic Management
- Experience in Continuity Care Management
- Self-directed Service Project Development or Clinical Research
- Leadership Opportunity in a Student-run clinic
- Improving Clinical Skills and Knowledge
- Development of Teaching skills
- Personal Growth & Life-long Learning