Students from the IU Physician Assistant (PA) Program work alongside medical students, residents, faculty, and other disciplines to provide free, high quality care. The Physician Assistant profession as a whole is committed to closing the gaps on provider shortages and access to care across the country, and the IU student outreach clinic provides students the opportunity to put this priority in action. IU PA students in their clinical year take part in the diagnosis and management of a wide variety of conditions seen each Saturday at the clinic, as noted by the School of Medicine.
Occupational therapy students help patients perform daily activities and occupations by focusing on: Promoting healthy sleep, stress reduction, management and coping skills, smoking cessation, cognitive health support, diabetes management, balancing occupational needs and connecting patients with support for repetitive strain injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome.