Caring for Community - Grant Recipients

2007

		Grants and Awards Home Abraham Flexner Award Alpha Omega Alpha Robert J. Glaser Distinguished Teacher Award Award for Distinguished Research David E. Rogers Award Herbert W. Nickens Award Herbert W. Nickens Faculty Fellowships Herbert W. Nickens Medical Student Scholarships Humanism in Medicine Award Outstanding Community Service Award Caring for Community - A National Medical Student Service Project

Albany Medical College "Project MedSCOPE (Medical Student Community Outreach for Prevention and Education)"
A new component of the program, "Bring it to the Courts," will provide middle school, at-risk, inner city children with a safe place to play on Saturday afternoons while teaching them skills to build confidence and self-esteem.

Duke University School of Medicine "Fremont People's Clinic"
This project will provide residents over the age of five with free healthcare, educational activities, and assistance with applying for insurance in a rural area of North Carolina.

George Washington University School of Medicine "HEAL Clinic (Healthcare, Education, and Life)"
An evening clinic will operate in Washington, DC to increase access to primary and urgent care as well as offer preventive education in order to expand services at Bread for the City.

Georgetown University SOM "HOYA Clinic (Health outreach for Youth and Adults)"
Comprehensive pediatric and adult care will be provided to families at the DC Village Emergency Family Shelter. Services will include gynecological exams, tuberculosis screenings, and additional lab services.

Medical University of South Carolina "CARES Clinic" (Community, Aid, Relief, Education Services)"
This clinic will provide free primary care to residents who have no insurance. The clinic will primarily treat diabetes, hypertension, and sexually transmitted diseases and provide education on disease prevention and how to manage chronic disorders.

University of California at Los Angeles David Geffen SOM "UCLA Mobile Clinic"
Street-based health care and social support will be provided to the homeless, transiently housed, and low-income individuals who have no access to healthcare.

University of California, San Francisco "San Francisco Hepatitis B Collaborative"
This project's goals are to decrease Hepatitis B infections through health education, screening, advocacy, and vaccinations in addition to providing the community with the resources and support needed to raise awareness and community outreach.

University of Hawaii: John A. Burns SOM "Hawaii HOME Mobile Medical Clinic"
Medical students and physicians will provide access to free medical services for the homeless via a renovated van.