Education
Education of the next generation of physicians and psychologists is a priority for our program. This includes education for graduate students, medical students, residents and postdoctoral associates/fellows in the Medical and Child Development programs. As one of the only rotations in the country that teaches about early trauma and recovery, the need to increase education in this area is essential to spread knowledge about this underserved population. Our long-term goal is to continue collaborations around the world and to build a world class, accessible program that can reach vulnerable children within our scope- an innovative center with additional mental health, clinical care, rehabilitative services and integrative medicine services for children with early trauma, early malnutrition, prenatal exposures and transitions.
Residents & Postdoctoral Fellows/Associates
The Adoption Medicine Clinic offers a month-long elective rotation for residents and postdoctoral fellows/associates within or associated with the University of Minnesota. During this rotation students will have the opportunity to learn from our multidisciplinary team about the impacts that international and domestic adoption, as well as foster/kinship care have on the physical, developmental and mental health of children.
Medical & Graduate Students
New as of June 2024, 3rd and 4th year medical students within or associated with the University of Minnesota can participate in a month-long elective rotation to learn about how international and domestic adoption, as well as foster/kinship care may impact the physical, developmental and mental health of children. During this rotation, medical students and graduate students will receive hands-on learning opportunities from our multidisciplinary team which consists of occupational therapists, child psychologists and pediatricians. Contact your program coordinator to learn how to register for this course.
Clinical observation is also available to medical and graduate students of all levels. Observation can accommodate either a half or full day depending on the students interest level and availability.
AMC Medical Scholars Program for Visiting Learners
The AMC Medical Scholars Program (AMC-MSP) is a unique opportunity for any practicing physician or physician-in-training looking to expand their understanding of the physical, mental and developmental impact that trauma, caregiver transition or prenatal exposures can have on children. Our hope is that those participating in this program will be highly motivated to take their new knowledge back to their organizations to improve the clinical care that they provide to children and families.
AMC Medical Scholars will have the opportunity to spend 2-4 weeks observing Comprehensive Child Wellness Assessments (CCWA) at the AMC located on the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus. In addition to observing, scholars will receive supplemental learning materials to support a deeper understanding of the patient population our clinic serves. Medical scholars will be eligible to receive a stipend up to $2,000 to reimburse travel expenses for this learning experience.
Professional Development
The Adoption Medicine Clinic offers educational opportunities to adoption agencies, social workers, and caregivers throughout the year. Contact iac@umn.edu to inquire about training and development provided by the Adoption Medicine Clinic team.