Primary Care Workshop

2008 Primary Care Workshop applications now available!

About the Program

This one-day workshop prepares select Kansas students to shadow physicians, observe doctor-patient communications, learn about the roles other healthcare professionals play, participate in community health programs, and write patient case summaries.

Selected students will participate in breakout sessions which they learn sterile techniques, the fundamentals of taking a medical history, and learn about professionalism and patient confidentiality.

Eligibility Requirements

• Applicants for this program must be permanent Kansas residents or students a Kansas college or university who have attained sophomore standing as of the date of application.
• Applicants who are permanent Kansas residents are not required to be enrolled in a Kansas college or university in order to participate in this program.
• Applicants must have a minimum 3.25 cumulative grade point average.

Approximately 40 students will be accepted to participate in each workshop. Acceptance will be based on fulfillment of eligibility requirements and first-come, first-serve basis.

Application Process

The application to the Primary Care Workshop includes completion of the application form, receipt of a current transcript/s for all college work completed, and a one-page personal statement.

Applications for the fall, winter and summer Primary Care Workshops can be obtained from your premedical advisor at Kansas colleges and universities, from the KU-SOM Office of Premedical Programs, or by downloading the application materials (PDF).

Applications for the Primary Care Workshop must be received no later than the date listed below.

Selection Process

Students will be accepted into the Primary Care Workshop upon fulfillment of requirements and first-come, first-serve basis. Up to 40 students will be able to participate in each workshop.