Community-Based Family Medicine at Affinia Healthcare (Clinical Elective)

2 units

This immersive outpatient elective offers medical students the opportunity to develop core clinical skills in a high-volume, community-based Family Medicine setting. Based at Affinia Healthcare’s Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) locations, students will work alongside residency leadership and faculty to care for a diverse patient population across the lifespan — from pediatrics to geriatrics. Students will engage in the diagnosis and management of a wide range of acute and chronic conditions, preventive care and health maintenance. Clinical experiences include well-child checks, prenatal care, adult wellness visits, chronic disease management and same-day acute visits. Students will have opportunities to observe and participate in common office-based procedures such as joint injections, skin biopsies, contraceptive insertions and point-of-care testing. The rotation emphasizes continuity, patient-centered care and interprofessional teamwork within an underserved urban context. Through hands-on clinical work and case-based learning, students will gain a practical understanding of comprehensive outpatient Family Medicine in alignment with the mission of the Affinia Family Medicine Residency Program. This rotation is ideal for students considering careers in primary care and health equity.