Rural Medicine
  • Type Learning
  • Level Intermediate
  • Time Years

Rural Medicine

Issued by Upstate Medical University

The microcredential in Rural Medicine is an educational experience that focuses on developing medical students interested in examining the opportunities and challenges related to rural or small-town practice. Medical students who enter the College of Medicine as Rural Medical Scholar Program (RMSP) matriculants are eligible for the credential upon competition of: four core rural medicine courses and a signature capstone project.

  • Type Learning
  • Level Intermediate
  • Time Years

Skills

Earning Criteria

  • Core Rural Medicine Courses Include: Introduction to Rural Health, Part 1 (Year 1); Rural Immersion or Curriculum Design; Introduction to Rural Health, Part 2 (Year 2); Rural Medical Education Program (RMED) (Year 3). In Year 4, student will submit a proposal and ultimately a final Capstone Project related to one of four rural health focus areas. Students will present their Capstone Project to Program and University leaders (clinical, cultural, advocacy, mentorship).
  • LEARNING OUTCOME: Obtaining a problem focused history and problem focused physical examination and formulating a diagnosis and treatment plan for common, outpatient acute problems. ASSESSMENT: Clinical evaluations from community preceptors; formative feedback provided during MS2 (summer immersion) and summative feedback as MS3 (RMED)
  • LEARNING OUTCOME: Obtaining a problem focused history and problem focused physical examination and formulating a diagnosis and treatment plan for common, outpatient acute problems. ASSESSMENT: Presentations and discussion of patients for IRH, Part 2; case discussions during MS3 (RMED)
  • LEARNING OUTCOME: Develop an appreciation for the rural health practice models including how physicians and their team accomplish patient care in small town settings; followed by participation as a team member in small town practice setting. ASSESSMENT: Reflection and interviews during MS2 (summer immersion) and preceptor feedback on clinical evaluations as MS3 (RMED)
  • LEARNING OUTCOME: Recognize how physicians are accountable to patients and their communities. ASSESSMENT: Reflection and interviews during MS2 (summer immersion) and monthly reflections as MS3 (RMED)
  • LEARNING OUTCOME: Identify gaps in knowledge and demonstrate ability for self-directed learning. ASSESSMENT: Capstone proposal and presentation
  • LEARNING OUTCOME: 6. Identify opportunities and challenges of medical, economic and human resources for small town physicians and their health systems. ASSESSMENT: 5. Capstone proposal and presentation