MED880B
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MED880B - Commitment to Underserved People (CUP) II
Course ID
021711
Course Description
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. Students will: 1. Provide medical care, under the supervision of an attending physician, and educational services to people who are medically underserved or disadvantaged. 2. Mentor first-year and second-year medical students in providing care and educational services for these populations. Upon completion of this elective, students will be able to demonstrate the skills necessary to work effectively with medically underserved and disadvantaged people, including the provision of advocacy for improved access to health care and social services.
Min Units
1
Max Units
16
Repeatable for Credit
No
Grading Basis
CLK - Clerkship H,HP,P,F
Career
Medicine
Course Requisites
May be convened with
Component
Clinical
Optional Component
No