Meds-Peds Primary Care Elective
We are happy to offer two separate Primary Care opportunities. One, on-site at Maine Medical Center Portland in our Med-Peds Clinic and one at our Lake’s Region Primary Care Med-Peds Clinic in Windham.
Pediatrics Maine Medical Center
Course Objectives
- To expose students to combined Internal Medicine-Pediatric (IM-Peds) primary care.
- To hone medical history taking, physical exam, presentation, and diagnostic skills by caring for patients of all ages
- To expose medical students to primary care of immigrant and other underserved and marginalized communities in Portland, ME, many of whom experience many barriers to care related to SDOH.
Faculty
- Amanda Powell, MD (Course Director)
- Erica Hidu, MD
- Jessica Schaumburg, DO
- Randolph (Simmons) Thomas, MD
- Benjamin Felix, MD
Timing
- 4 weeks, one student per block
About our Clinic
Our clinic cares for patients of all ages and supports learners from multiple areas of healthcare including medical assistant trainees, nurse practitioner trainees, medical students and resident physicians. Our clinic serves a typical cross section of Portland’s population and includes a large, diverse immigrant community with 30+ languages spoken, in addition to other marginalized populations. We practice primary care in a way that supports the whole person/family with the help of many team members (dieticians, behavioral health clinicians, early childhood support specialists, case managers, community health workers, etc). We are very proud of the work we do in supporting a dual mission of educating healthcare providers of the future and providing a safe and thoughtful care environment for often marginalized groups in our community.
MaineHealth Primary Care Internal Medicine
Course Objectives
- To become familiar with the practice of Internal Medicine - Pediatric Primary Care
- To hone medical history taking, physical exam, presentation, and diagnostic skills by caring for patients of all ages
- To have the opportunity to perform the following procedures: skin biopsies, cryotherapy, incision and drainage of abscesses, pap/pelvic exams, EKG's, peak flows, and joint aspirations and injections
Location
MaineHealth Primary Care Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Windham
584 Roosevelt Trail
Windham, Maine 04062
Faculty
- Jill Kerekes, MD (Course Director)
- Fred Emerson, MD
- Melanie Murray, MD
- Eugene Paluso, MD
Timing
Time Commitment: 4 weeks
Blocks offered per year: 4
Enrollment: One student per block offered
The student will work closely with dual board-certified primary care physicians and IM-Peds residents. They will be able to practice gathering histories, examining patients and will be exposed to a wide array of both medical and social issues that impact the health of our community. We will discuss best practices and guidelines in both Adult and Pediatric primary care as well as the art of delivering longitudinal, team-based care to patients and families. Our hope is to educate and inspire students to consider residencies in combined Internal Medicine and Pediatrics as well as appreciate the essential role that high quality primary care serves in our healthcare environment.
Evaluation Methods: Course Director will complete a composite evaluation form
Prerequisites: Internal Medicine Clerkship and Pediatric Clerkship
Additional opportunities are available in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics – please see their separate listings.
Applications will be accepted February 1st through April 4th each year for electives taking place July through December. Medical students must apply through VSLO. For more information about the VSLO application process, please click here.
For more information about the rotation, please contact Amanda Kendall, Med-Peds Program Coordinator at 207-662-6930.