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A cooperative experience in rural health education for medical students
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A cooperative experience in rural health education for medical students

Janice E. Daugherty and Paul A. James
Journal of agromedicine, Vol.9(2), pp.257-264
04/11/2005
DOI: 10.1300/J096v09n02_16

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Abstract

A cooperative venture in medical student education between a rural school of medicine and the county Cooperative Extension service was undertaken. First-year medical students were introduced to health hazards associated with farming via lecture and slide presentations. They then visited farm and agribusiness sites to identify potential work health risks, using a written checklist. Observation sites were identified by Cooperative Extension agents, who accompanied the student groups and a clinical faculty member on each visit. This experience is described, and practical suggestions are offered regarding implementation of a farm visit program for students.
Medical Education Agricultural health Agromedicine Field work Occupational medicine Rural health care

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