Help with a learning experience for medical students

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Hello all,

The UBC Faculty of Medicine in Vancouver is looking for individuals, and family

members of individuals, with disabilities and chronic conditions who are willing

to be interviewed in their home or community by first-year medical students.

By providing students with experiences of this type early in their careers, we

hope they will have greater insight into the effects of health conditions on the

lives of individuals and families when they see them as patients. Previous

interviewees have found it interesting and enjoyable and have seen it as a

positive way to contribute to the training of future medical professionals.

The interviews will take place in the Vancouver/Lower Mainland (British

Columbia) area during January, and February 2011. Each interview will cover

such topics as an individual's experience of their condition and their

experiences with healthcare professionals. For further information, or to sign

up to participate, please contact the Program Assistant for the " Doctor, Patient

and Society 410 " course, at 604-827-5958 or dpas.410@....

Thanks very much,

Iona