MO SEARCH Program
The Missouri Student/Resident Experiences and Rotations in Community Health (SEARCH) Program enables students and residents to complete clinical experiences / rotations on multidisciplinary health care teams in underserved communities across Missouri. SEARCH establishes links between academic institutions, communities, and students/residents to better prepare them for primary care delivery in Health Professional Shortage Areas. The program not only meets specific health professional training goals but also guarantees a community-oriented and culturally diverse experience for the students and residents by emphasizing the important of compassion and service to your community.
Why Participate in the MO SEARCH Program?
- Gain valuable experience in public/community health issues that impact the delivery of health care to rural and underserved populations
- Experience first-hand what it’s like to live and practice in a rural and/or underserved area
- Build community relationships
- Understand how Community Health Center multidisciplinary teams function and work efficiently in culturally diverse community settings
- Improve clinical skills and level of confidence regarding health professional tasks such as history-taking, physical examination, assessment, and patient management
- Learn different methods of how to work with patients to encourage them to make positive health decisions
- Enhance communication, cultural competency, and research and evaluation skills
MO SEARCH Program Brochure
This program is funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration