Physicians Role in the Health System Course
About The Physicians Role in the Health System (PRHS) Course
CHSU medical students discover the impact of population health initiatives through early service-learning while embedded in Central Valley health centers. Just weeks into their first year, CHSU medical students begin making an impact on patients through collaborative partnerships and research projects designed to improve patient care and health outcomes through the Physician’s Role in the Health System course.
During these projects, student doctors collaborate with faculty, preceptor physicians, other health care providers, and scientists. Some students will have the opportunity to potentially publish their research in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences.
Stay tuned for a news article in the Fresno Madera Medical Society’s “Central Valley Physician” magazine about the impact our OMS-III student projects have had on our local community so far!
Collaborate with CHSU-COM on Student-Led Research Projects!
Have Research Ideas But Need More Time or Resources?
California Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine (CHSU-COM) developed an 18-month program that connects our first- and second-year medical students and faculty with you to design, implement, and analyze research projects.
CHSU-COM Supports a Wide Range of Research Projects
- Nutrition and Environmental Health, and more!
- Population Health to Identify Barriers in Care
- Survey-based
- Quality Improvement
- EMR Analysis
- Systematic Literature Reviews
- Health Equity Promotion
- Development of Patient Education Materials
How It Works
- Year 1: Virtual review and design research with the CHSU team.
- Year 2: Implement and analyze the project at your site.
- Final: Poster presentation at our annual CHSU Research Day in May.
- Resources Provided to Ensure Success: IRB support, biostatistics, and faculty expertise.
Contact Us to Partner in the PRHS Course
Avtar Nijjer-Sidhu, PhD, RD
Assistant Professor, CHSU-COM
anijjersidhu@chsu.edu