Diabetes Treatment and Prevention - Anchorage, AK

4 credits

Clerkship experience in diabetes. Students gain knowledge and skills to prevent and manage diabetes mellitus in Alaska Native communities while working with a multidisciplinary team. Students learn traditional Alaska Native values and practice evidence-based diabetes mellitus management interventions such as promoting healthy food choices, participating in daily exercise, and addressing spiritual and emotional wellness. Prerequisite: completion of Internal Medicine required clerkship. Offered: AWSpS.