Medicine in Medically Underserved Areas and the Healthcare Needs of Special Populations for PAS

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This course focuses on providing competent, culturally relevant primary care in medically underserved areas. It also focuses on providing quality and cost-effective care for populations with special needs, including but not limited to, physically, emotionally or intellectually challenged patients, immigrants, HIV/AIDS patients, transgender patients, veterans and patients who are incarcerated. Students will develop and understanding of social determinants of health, health care disparities and implicit bias and the ways they impact health care delivery and outcomes. In addition, the course will discuss the role of communities in providing resources for underserved patients and the importance of patient advocacy.