This is primarily an ambulatory medicine elective based at the Waco Family Practice Center. Completion of third year clinical rotations and interest in family practice as a career choice. An application, which will be forwarded to students interested in the elective, must be completed and returned before the elective will be scheduled. Students will develop an understanding of the biopsychosocial model of health care in an ambulatory care medical setting. Methods of instruction are both didactic and clinical.
Students have direct responsibility for patient care under faculty and resident supervision.
Students should contact Glenna Walker at least eight weeks prior to the rotation period. Housing is sometimes available for students on this rotation. The course can be tailored to experiences in local, state, national, or international health care settings and agencies. Instructional methods include didactic and clinical. Written evaluations are performed for students and for the preceptorship experience.