This busy clinic is located directly across the street from the hospital. There are also satellite clinics in which the student may spend some time. Your main preceptor will be Julie Hamann, M.D., the only female physician in the clinic, who is a mother of three sons. On an average day, Dr. Hamann sees approximately 30 patients. Students will take ER call and, if you want, can actually stay in the ER call room.
Housing is available.
An added attraction is the summer resort area of Lake Okoboji located 12 miles north of Spencer, Iowa. The Regional Health Education Center in Mason City, Iowa requires more involved student information before you are confirmed to work with Dr. Hamann. A packet will be mailed directly to you for completion. This site is a Family Practice Residency Program consisting of 22 residents. In addition to the residents, this program also precepts University of Iowa medical students and physician assistant students.