Topics in Migrant Health is an interprofessional course that focuses on understanding the health barriers and community assets of migrant and seasonal farm workers in Minnesota. Diverse faculty members lead this course, which includes tours to workplaces, mobile health services, lectures, and independent learning.
Course Number(s)
INMD 7522
Location
Twin Cities
Term
Summer
Total Duration/Hours
Every summer for the full month of July (Mon-Sat) each year. 160 hours total (40 hours per week for 4 weeks). First week is located in a classroom on the Twin Cities campus. Weeks 2-4 are located at farms, factories, health care facilities, schools, and community centers.
Faculty Contact(s)
- Jonathan Kirsch, Medical School
IPE Phase of Development
Phase III: Experiential
Theme(s)
Community & Population Health
Interprofessional Collaborative Practice
IPEC Competency Areas
Values & Ethics
Interprofessional Communication
Participants'/Learners' Program of Enrollment
Dentistry
Dental Therapy
Medicine
Pharmacy
Public Health (MHA)
Public Health (Other)
Veterinary Medicine