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MED 181

Preparation for Early Clinical Experience at the Cardinal Free Clinic Program

UNITS:1-2
GRADING:Satisfactory/No Credit
LEVEL:Undergrad
GER:—

Training course for new undergraduate volunteers at the Cardinal Free Clinic (CFC) Program. Topics include an introduction to methods for providing culturally appropriate, high-quality transitional medical care for underserved patient populations, clinic structure and roles, free clinics in the larger context of American healthcare, foundations in community health, cultural humility and implicit bias in healthcare, motivational interviewing and patient advocacy skills, and role-specific preparation. Application only; must be an accepted CFC volunteer. Visit https://cfc.stanford.edu for more information. 1-2 units . Note: In-person attendance is required to participate in MED 181. Exceptions will only be made for students from the Office of Undergraduate Accommodations. (Cardinal Course certified by the Haas Center for Public Service)

Syllabus for selected term:
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Sections

1 Term
Seminar 1Open
ID: 14563
0 / 80 enrolled
DAYS:Thursday
TIME:6 PM – 7:20 PM
LOCATION:TBD
INSTRUCTOR:
Singh, Baldeep, Perez-Frias, Gabriela
units
Lab Section 1Open
ID: 23519
0 / 67 enrolled
DAYS:TBD
TIME:TBD
LOCATION:TBD
INSTRUCTOR:
Singh, Baldeep, Perez-Frias, Gabriela
units
Lab Section 2Open
ID: 23520
0 / 67 enrolled
DAYS:TBD
TIME:TBD
LOCATION:TBD
INSTRUCTOR:
Singh, Baldeep, Perez-Frias, Gabriela
units

MED 181: Preparation for Early Clinical Experience at the Cardinal Free Clinic Program

1-2 units · Satisfactory/No Credit

Training course for new undergraduate volunteers at the Cardinal Free Clinic (CFC) Program. Topics include an introduction to methods for providing culturally appropriate, high-quality transitional medical care for underserved patient populations, clinic structure and roles, free clinics in the larger context of American healthcare, foundations in community health, cultural humility and implicit bias in healthcare, motivational interviewing and patient advocacy skills, and role-specific preparation. Application only; must be an accepted CFC volunteer. Visit https://cfc.stanford.edu for more information. 1-2 units . Note: In-person attendance is required to participate in MED 181. Exceptions will only be made for students from the Office of Undergraduate Accommodations. (Cardinal Course certified by the Haas Center for Public Service)

Offered in Winter 2027 at Stanford University.

Winter 2027 sections

  • Seminar — Thursday 6:00 PM – 7:20 PM — Singh, Baldeep, Perez-Frias, Gabriela (Undergrad)
  • Lab Section — TBA TBA — Singh, Baldeep, Perez-Frias, Gabriela (Undergrad)
  • Lab Section — TBA TBA — Singh, Baldeep, Perez-Frias, Gabriela (Undergrad)

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