During these seminars, faculty and students of several different disciplines will make case presentations. By the end of the rotation, the IDS experience should enable students to successfully network with a variety of health care professionals to develop a whole-system care plan for their patients . Research Students may be involved with an ongoing research project during their rotation. The project topics vary widely and are chosen on the basis of student interest and community and health center needs. Projects may consist of clinical protocol revisions, analysis of data collected in community programs or development of new community programs.
Students present their research to an appropriate group near the end of the rotation.
Community Outreach Students participate in a variety of community service activities during their rotation. This experience gives students the opportunity to be a community role model while helping to educate our communities about current health concerns. Additionally, community participation will enhance the ability to relate to patients by having a greater understanding of the communities in which they live. Clinical Students work with one or more health care professionals in their discipline in a variety of settings during their rotation. Students also meet with staff in other departments to learn what their responsibilities include and how their role affects others.