Preparation for Early Clinical Experience at the Cardinal Free Clinic Program

Training course for new undergraduate volunteers at the Cardinal Free Clinic (CFC) Program. Topics include an introduction to methods for providing culturally appropriate, high-quality transitional medical care for underserved patient populations, clinic structure and roles, free clinics in the larger context of American healthcare, foundations in community health, cultural humility and implicit bias in healthcare, motivational interviewing and patient advocacy skills, and role-specific preparation. Application only; must be an accepted CFC volunteer. Visit https://cfc.stanford.edu for more information. 2 units. Note: In-person attendance is required to participate in MED 181. Exceptions will only be made for students from the Office of Undergraduate Accommodations. (Cardinal Course certified by the Haas Center for Public Service)