Students
Pursuing a career in healthcare? Get meaningful, hands-on experience today through service-based learning at our clinic.
What you’ll learn
Learn to work with other students across healthcare disciplines to support caregivers in our community as they pursue better health for themselves and their friends and family members. At the clinic, you will:
- Work with other students across healthcare disciplines to provide holistic support to family and friend caregivers in the primary care setting
- Educate family and friends on caregiving best practices
- Provide and connect caregivers to emotional and social support
- Provide practical support to caregivers
- Assist caregivers in drafting caregiving plans that draw on expertise across healthcare disciplines
- Connect caregivers to community resources that strengthen their health, stability, and independence
Frequently Asked Questions
At this time, advanced degree students pursuing careers in nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, rehabilitation psychology, social work, and nutritional dietetics. In the future, we anticipate recruiting students pursuing careers in pharmacy and speech language pathology.
Yes. Participation in the Badger Caregiving Clinic is currently limited to advanced graduate students in affiliated academic programs. Students are selected through their programs and participate as part of an interprofessional training experience under faculty supervision.
Students are expected to be available during clinic hours and complete the number of hours required for their advanced degree coursework.
Students are responsible for arranging their own transportation to and from the clinic.
Get In Touch
Thank you for your interest in the Badger Caregiving Clinic. We welcome inquiries from students interested in interprofessional training, caregiver support, and working with people across the lifespan in the primary care setting. Complete the form below, and a member of our team will contact you with more information.