The PUBLIC HEALTH / INTERDISCIPLINARY ACS

is 4-week selective that offers an opportunity to learn about the profession and practice of medicine in a community setting

• working with special populations
• participating in a service learning experience and
• exploring interdisciplinary team practice and public health 

East Texas AHEC staff throughout the state will help facilitate this course along with community partners.  Link here to the East Texas AHEC web site for a listing of all available community sites.

UTMB and University of Texas System leadership have approved a special option in health policy development for the months of February through May 2009. Students approved for placement in the health policy option will work during the 81^st Texas Legislative Session in the State Capitol office of a selected Senator or Representative to have a first-hand experience in the legislative process.