Using mini-grants and service-learning projects to prepare students to serve underserved populations

J Health Care Poor Underserved. 2012 May;23(2 Suppl):20-6. doi: 10.1353/hpu.2012.0073.

Abstract

This article discusses a short term service-learning initiative developed by the Center for Community Health and Service Learning (CCHSL) at Morehouse School of Medicine, exploring how extramural mini-grant opportunities can be used to teach students and residents about community health assessment, health communication, and health promotion.

MeSH terms

  • Clinical Competence
  • Community Medicine / education*
  • Education, Medical, Undergraduate / economics
  • Education, Medical, Undergraduate / methods*
  • Financing, Organized*
  • Georgia
  • Health Services Needs and Demand
  • Humans
  • Medically Underserved Area*
  • Schools, Medical
  • Students, Medical