Student-Run Free Clinics ANNUAL REPORT 2011 - University of ...

MEDiC in the Media
Jefferson Award: Received by Dr. Doug Dulli–
long time MEDiC volunteer
WKOW- May 11, 2011
Here at the South Side clinic, 99% of the nearly 800 patients do not have insurance.
MEDiC works because area doctors, like Dr. Dulli, volunteer to oversee the students.
"It's very habit forming," said Dr. Dulli. "Once I started to do it the more I did it the
more I enjoyed it so why cut back.“
(Full Article, Page 61)
MEDiC Program Celebrates 20 Years of Service
Hannah Kiddoo, Madison Commons-October 27, 2011
For the homeless, uninsured and unemployed, proper health care is difficult to find,
and co-pays, transport, and communication issues present significant barriers to
health care access. Still, the need for health care is high for low-income families and
individuals.
(Full Article, Page 62)
Student-run health program nets national
accolade
Hannah Filipiak, Badger Herald- November 27, 2011
A University of Wisconsin student-run health program for community outreach and
student education recently received an accolade for its volunteer effects with
a prestigious award from the White House.
(Full Article, Page 63)
Editorial: UW Doctors - Honored & Needed
Honored for service, but shortage feared
Neil Heinen, Channel 3000- November 30, 2011
Earlier this week, The UW School of Medicine and Public Health received a
prestigious President's Volunteer Service Award from President Obama for its MEDiC
program which has UW medical students providing free health care to folks at seven
Madison clinics. A day later the Wisconsin Hospital Association released a report
predicting a severe shortage of primary care physicians in Wisconsin within 20 years.
What a stark contrast, yet clear connection.
(Full Article, Page 64)
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