Institution: Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System

Location: Chesnee, South Carolina

Duration: 2-4 weeks

Course Offered: Throughout academic year

Number of Students: 1 per rotation

Students Report To: Please contact Delilah C. Goode, Continuing Medical Education Office, Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System, prior to the first day of the rotation (864) 560-6748 or dgoode@srhs.com

*USC SOM Third Year Elective

This course is designed to give the student first-hand exposure to and practical experience with patients in a rural setting. Instruction will include emphasis on comprehensive, continuing care, and office management in a community hospital. The student will be expected to actively participate in all phases of the course.

Objectives:

1. Master interview techniques in a rural clinic.

2. Learn integration of System based practice (using all resources available) in rural practice.

3. Learn general pharmacology in Family Medicine and Pharma co-economics in a rural practice.

4. Understand family dynamics and their influence on patient care.