FMCH 7521
Topics in Immigrant Health
Contact
Elisabeth Arendt
Course Coordinator
mse@umn.edu
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Details
Catalog Description:Â 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:Â
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Site Code |
Site Name |
Notes |
AS-1000 |
Site will be assigned after drop/add deadline |
NorthPoint Medical Clinic is the primary site, but the course director also arranges for students to visit additional Hennepin Healthcare clinics during the rotation. |
Required session attendance:Â
Typical weekly schedule/Delivery Mode:Â 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:Â 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:Â
- Web-based and class-based discussions
- Immigrant Health Profile
- Clinical Assessment by attending
Grading Scale: P/N
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Allow repetition of course: Repetition not allowed
Limited to Student Type: No
Course equivalency: N/A
Related curricular experience:
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