Topics in Immigrant Health

Catalog Description: Topics in Immigrant Health is designed to offer an intensive multidimensional exploration of immigrant health using clinical, multimedia, academic and on-line learning. The course will include an individualized in-depth project and an individualized learning plan will be developed between each student and the course director after accessing the student's experience, background and interest. At least 60% of the student's time is dedicated to hands-on direct patient care and 40% to non-clinical learning or projects.

Sites: Assigned, various clinical sites

Required session attendance: 

Typical weekly schedule/Delivery Mode: M-F, 7:00am-5:00pm with some evening and weekend work depending on the clinical site

Direct patient care: Yes

Consent Requirement: Open to student scheduling

Course Objectives: The student will:

• acquire research skills to access demographic, health and background information on immigrants in the U.S.
• understand the major characteristics and health needs of new immigrants.
• be able to design `culturally competent' health programs.
• learn to advocate for needed changes to promote immigrant health.
• complete a 2-3 immigrant health profile focusing on an immigrant group of their choice.

Graded Components: 

• Web-based and class-based discussions
• Immigrant Health Profile
• Clinical Assessment by attending

Grading Scale: H/E/S/N