Limited Capacityfull Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
This unique experience allows medical students to actively engage in the education and development of high school students with disabilities. Through a partnership with Ball High School, UTMB students will support classroom educators by facilitating meaningful interactions and adaptive learning activities. This collaboration provides future healthcare professionals with valuable exposure to inclusive education, disability advocacy, and person-centered communication—enhancing their ability to serve individuals with diverse needs. Ball High School is at 4115 Avenue O, Galveston. You may find a spot in the large parking lot across from Ball High or along 41st Street. You will enter the school at the entrance closest to 41st Street (there is a flagpole near this entrance). Check in: Go to the Front Desk and sign in on the High School Sign in sheet in the blue binder; your specific classroom will be listed there.
Work alongside an interprofessional team to care for medically and socially complex patients at St. Vincent's Hope Clinic. This hands-on experience strengthens your clinical skills, teamwork, and patient-centered care while serving an underserved community in a supportive learning environment.
Hospital to Home (H2H) is a student-led clinical experience aimed at connecting hospitalized patients at high risk for unmet social and medical needs with the appropriate resources. The program aims to improve health outcomes and reduce the need for future hospitalization. Students in the program help facilitate a successful transition of care by providing basic medical equipment, assessing social determinants of health, and identifying community resources to bridge those gaps. Please confirm you can access St. Vincent’s Epic Context ASAP.
Medical students participate in a small-group workshop and bedside experience focused on promoting patient mobility, sharpening observation skills, and improving communication, especially recognizing nonverbal cues. Activities include mobility training, patient engagement, and reflection.
