Family Medicine
Student Education Team
Several Family Medicine providers, and medical, nurse practitioner and physician assistant students, have formed the student education team at the Clairemont Campus in Eau Claire. Together, the provider and student listen, assess, diagnose, educate and treat you. As a patient, you can choose the student education team for a paired appointment with a student and a Family Medicine provider.
What does a student education team appointment mean for you?
You will receive the most up-to-date care with the student-led team. The student and provider will gather a history and perform a physical assessment. The appointment time may be longer due to the thorough assessment of the student and provider. At times, appointments can last up to one hour.
Your willingness to being seen by a student contributes to the learning of future health care providers. Students learn from patients, as well as their mentors and educational institutions. In addition, you become a team with the student and provider providing extended discussion about your concerns.
The student education team acknowledges the sensitive nature of your visit. Your medical concerns are kept private.
The student education team has immediate openings for patients to be seen and to book appointments.
Why is Mayo Clinic Health System offering student education teams?
Mayo Clinic's mission is to transform heath care for patients and society through excellence in education, discovery, innovation and leadership. In this spirit, Family Medicine is partnering with educational institutions that offer high-quality programs. Together, they will develop the future generation of health care providers.
What if I have additional questions or concerns about student education teams?
The student education team strives for your comfort and safety. Your health is the No. 1 priority. The student education team understands students may not be a good fit for every patient or appointment. Thank you for your support in the education of future health care providers.
If you have questions or concerns, please talk to a member of the teaching team.
What are patients saying about student education team appointments?
Here’s what some patients have said about the experience:
- “It was like having a second opinion with two different set of eyes on the patient.”
- “I think it is a wonderful model and hope it continues.”
- “The student was professional and caring. She made me feel comfortable and confident in her skills and thoroughness as she examined me.”
- “Love being able to help students with their education.”