Student time spent at the clinic can thus be treated as clinical elective time, allowing for supervision of delivery and education as well as providing student liability coverage. E. An additional commitment from a cadre of primary care physicians to donate their time is required. This is one of the most difficult tasks facing students in their attempts to establish clinics. The support and cooperation of the medical school's administration is essential. If a clinic is to function as both a provider of health care as well as a site for problem-based learning, the advocacy of your school of medicine is imperative.
Students can thus receive academic credit for work performed in the clinic.
The cooperation of the local health department. Because you will be providing health care to the underserved community, the county health department should be very instrumental in your clinic's establishment. Additional resources, such as networking with other public health services or advice on administrative procedure, may also be provided. H. Finding a clinic location. Pre-established clinics operated during off hours provide needed exam rooms and labs.