Focuses on underserved and rural communities. Multidisciplinary course for health professions students in medicine, allied health, nursing, public health, pharmacy, dentistry, and social work provides a knowledge base and forum for discussion of issues in rural health and provides training in problem solving by means of an interdisciplinary team approach. These courses are required for all MSN and Postmaster's students in the PC-FNP program. Focuses on the management of illnesses common to young, middle-aged and older adults in ambulatory care. Lifespan approach to examine principles of primary care management of childbearing couples and sexual and reproductive health in women and men.
Application is in community-based settings.
Focuses on management of primary care problems of specific populations. They have five years to complete the program. Postmaster's students complete their studies in three academic semesters and one summer. Coursework is in Chapel Hill. Often they are in or near students' home communities.