AE: Executive Director of Shade Tree Clinic

School of Medicine

Students in this course serve as year-long Executive Directors of the Shade Tree Clinic under the supervision of the medical directors. The goals of this course are to advance student knowledge of systems of healthcare delivery for patients who have complex social determinants of health, as well as developing leadership and management skills as they oversee the Executive Board. Director responsibilities include acting as the primary contact for all Shade Tree Clinic patients outside of clinic hours, triaging patient complaints over the phone, overseeing annual budget, coordinating clinic meetings, and supervising community outreach efforts.