GMED 741B Primary Care and the Social Determinants of Health

Credits: 8
This outpatient clinic-based experience in the heart of downtown Portland would be ideal for students considering a career in primary care, psychiatry, or addiction medicine, and those with a passion for care of the underserved. The patient population is beset by mental illness, substance use disorders, and homelessness, and covers a broad range of ages and medical comorbidities, and introduces more diversity than is seen in most of our clinical settings. This experience would enhance your creative problem-solving skills and enrich your understanding of the social determinants of health, and the role of the healthcare provider in the larger system of care and social services. This is a truly interdisciplinary experience including delivering primary care in a patient-centered medical home and opportunities to work with mental health care providers, social workers, addiction specialists, pharmacists, and acupuncturists in addition to the Attending Internists.

Graded: Pass/No pass
May be taken only once for credit