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MEDICINE IN ACTION THE WARREN ALPERT MEDICAL SCHOOL
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The Medicine in Action Program (MIAP) is a professional development opportunity designed to enrich your medical education experience at Brown by shadowing physicians. You will have the opportunity to:
Who can participate in the program?ALL Brown medical students and undergraduate PLME students are invited to participate in the program. How can I sign up to participate?Click on RI Physicians List or the Out of Town Physicians List to see participating physicians and alumni. Fill out a Request Form online. How does the program work?The MIAP office will send a letter to the physician's office on your behalf. Next, you will receive a letter confirming your MIAP assignment, including the physician's name, medical specialty, phone number, office location and e-mail address. You will need to contact the physician's office by phone or by email to arrange for a mutually convenient date and time for the visit. Note: If you are unable to follow through with the visit, it is imperative that you contact the physician's office regarding your plans. Please call 863-9790 or email Hilary_Sweigart@brown.edu for assistance. MIAP ReflectionFollowing your MIAP visit, schedule an appointment with your advising dean to discuss your MIAP experience. MIAP visits may be included in your professional development portfolio. MIAP Evaluation FormYour feedback on the MIAP experience is important to us. We ask that you complete and return a brief MIAP evaluation form to the MIAP office or email your comments to Hilary_Sweigart@brown.edu Students on MIAP"I loved shadowing my sponsor. She was very informative about her field and even sent me one of her old textbooks before I visited to familiarize me with terminology and treatments. I saw patients the entire day. My sponsor was also great to talk with about balancing a professional and family life." "I have been interested in internal medicine for some time. My sponsor was a fantastic teacher who helped me entertain the thoughts of specializing in this area of medicine. The learning experience was enjoyable and it helped me feel happy about my decision to become a doctor." "The doctor was a very informative host and made my experience a valuable one. I never once felt out of place. I was teamed up with a fellow during clinic hours, and given a chance to observe the fellow with patients. I was impressed with both the doctors and the patients, as well as the compassion and dedication of the staff at the medical center." "What a wonderful experience! I wasn't sure if medicine was for me when I arrived at my sponsor's office but by the time I left, I knew family practice was for me. We visited with patients, and the physician gave me a brief history and explained what went on. His patients were open to my observing and answered all my questions. My sponsor did a lot of explanation during the visits too, enlightening both the patient and myself! It was truly a lifealtering experience!" "I was able to interact with patients and familiarize myself with the hospital setting. I was able to view the end goal while still at the start of my journey. Great program!" "The surgery was fascinating, and the doc and resident took the time to explain certain things to me. Following the OR, we went to the office where my sponsor met with patients. The diversity of what I saw truly made the experience invaluable." |
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Last updated: 26 June 2008 |
