FCM891E

014814

To observe the housing, activity and security arrangements in the prison and the organization, constraints, and challenges of prison health care and corrections medicine. To acquire knowledge of the health problems commonly encountered in prisons and detention centers and of the lifestyles and behaviors before and during incarceration that contribute to the frequency of these problems. To gain skill in interacting effectively and compassionately with inmate patients, assessing their problems efficiently and prescribing treatment and appropriate patient education.

CLK - Clerkship H,HP,P,F

Medicine

3rd and 4th-year medical students only.