Physician Volunteers
Without physician volunteers, the free clinic could not function. We welcome MD/DO volunteers who possess a permanent Mississippi license. Interns and other residents without a permanent license are welcome as well, but another physician with a permanent license must also be present. If you are interested in donating your time, please contact our Physician Coordinators, you will find their email address on the directors link on the bottom of this page.
Expectations and Responsibilities:
- Please arrive at the clinic no later than 12:30 on Saturday.
- If you will be late, please notify the Supervisor by calling (601)355-5161 after 11:30.
- Student staff should have patients in the rooms and will likely be ready to present when you arrive.
- Generally, it will be your responsibility to oversee all medical care provided by medical students at the clinic.
- At times, you may be asked to see patients as well to allow more rapid delivery of care.
- JFC has prescription pads available onsite.
- All prescriptions are to be written at your discretion. However, if the free clinic will be paying for the medication the student supervisor will have to authorize the expenditure. Lists of medication prices are available.
- We ask that you stay until the last patient has been signed out.
- Security will be provided.
- No patients will be checked in after 2:30, unless it is a very special circumstance.
Medical Student Volunteers
Medical school is a busy time, so it is greatly appreciated when students give up some of their free time to serve our community. Students from the M3 and M4 years, as well as second-semester M2s lead exam teams, while M1s and first-semester M2s assist. Training in clinic procedures, phlebotomy, and patient care skills are provided onsite.
Expectations and Responsibilities:
- Arrive at the clinic no later than 11:30.
- Please wear scrubs if possible. We also encourage you to wear your white lab coat. If these are not available, business casual is fine. Closed toed shoes are required.
- You will need to bring your stethoscope; blood pressure cuffs and other needed clinical equipment are provided.
- Please be prepared to fill the role appointed to you by the supervisor.
- Engage with the physicians in making and enacting patient care plans.
- If you are an exam team leader, be prepared to act as a teacher to any other students working with you.
- If you are going to be late, please call the clinic and notify the supervisor no later than 11:45. The number is (601)355-5161.
To volunteer, please contact one of our Student Volunteer Coordinators: Savannah (seduckworth@umc.edu) or Brad (bdeere@umc.edu). Thank you!
