MED880A

021710

The CUP program is designed to nurture students' commitment to caring for people who have limited access to health care and who are socially and economically disadvantaged. The CUP I elective offers the opportunity to: 1. Develop patient education and clinical skills needed to serve specific underserved populations. 2. Understand the issues faced by people who must deal with social and medical disadvantages in the access to care. 3. Identify the physician's roles and leadership in assisting disadvantaged people and communities. 4. Develop leadership skills in working with a team of care providers.

CLK - Clerkship H,HP,P,F

Medicine

Students must complete CUP orientation and appropriate skills training.