MSPA 630Spc Populations Selec Clrkship

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This is a 5-week selective clinical clerkship course. During this course, second-year PA students develop skills necessary to function as a PA in a unique clinical setting with a special population of patients. Special populations include patients who are underserved or underrepresented, such as those found in the following health care communities or settings: addiction medicine, community health, correctional facility, geographically isolated/resource limited, indigenous persons, LGBTQIA+, unhoused/nontraditional environments, veterans, and patients with rare diseases, physical or intellectual disabilities. Occurring in outpatient, inpatient or institutional settings depending on the patient population, the student may be exposed to acute, chronic or emergent medical and surgical conditions. This selective rotation will increase students' competence in addressing clinical challenges associated with the care of vulnerable populations, enhance cultural competence and sensitivity and address disparities in healthcare.