Journal Entry #2

Workforce Disparities

Health Disparities

Today, we discussed many topics, heard several interesting statistics, and considered various health disparities.  A few highlights are listed below.  

• Pressing need for primary care physicians in Georgia
• Residency programs expansion
• Medical student tendencies to practice in underserved areas or within the state in which they attend medical school 
• Diversity in the workforce
• Disparities in healthcare
• Collecting detailed information from patients to effectively address disparities and cultural competency
• And many more.

Share your general thoughts on class today or on any specific issue that stood out to you.

Mentors

Hey All,

Directions to AR Johnson can be found HERE.  Directions to Academy of Richmond County can be found HERE.

Below is a small list of reminders for upcoming meetings.  It is not comprehensive, but it might be helpful.  Under the documents section, you can find copies of a sample GA High School Transcript and guidance on GACollege411 accounts.

Mentor Reminders

Session 1

• Be sure to collect the student contracts and the pre-tests at the end of the session.
• Emphasize that the pre-tests are not graded for accuracy or completeness.  
• Ensure the students will have their GACollege411 account set up sometime BEFORE the third session.

Session 2

• Remind students to bring a copy of their TRANSCRIPTS for session 3.  They must start this process immediately after the second meeting at their individual schools because it requires time.
• Ensure the students will have their GACollege411 account set up sometime BEFORE the third session.
• Information reminder: Importance of standardized tests (SAT, COMPASS) should be emphasized.  HOPE no longer pays for remedial courses in college.  If students are in need of 3 or more remediate areas, then no eligibility for GA state institutions.  

 Session 3

• Discuss difficulties they might encounter and what concerns them about the process.  Stress the importance of problem solving for these issues. 
• Time management is a huge aspect of setting good habits and forming efficient, pragmatic study skills.  
• Handouts will be provided by Denise about admission requirements and financial aid to be provided to students.  
• Remind students to bring a copy of their ESSAYS for session 4.  You can have them email the essay in advance of session 4 as well.  

Session 4

• Homework essays will be reviewed by mentors.  Be strict with grammar, content, flow, etc.  Be honest and pragmatic as essays are essential to admissions.  Admissions are looking for reasons to FILTER applicants, and a weak admissions essay is an easy filter.  STAND OUT IN A GOOD WAY.
• Discuss essays individually during the session. 
• Last set of handouts will be provided by Denise to highlight programs at GHSU.

Session 5

• On-campus tours.  Let Denise and Jennie know about availability during this day.  

ARTS IN THE HEART

Arts in the Heart is this weekend (September 16-18) in downtown Augusta.  Check out the website for details on times, tickets, etc.

Here is a great promotional video if you are wondering what Arts in the Heart Festival is all about.

Dr. Halbur would like everyone to attend as a part of the service component of the course.  It will count towards your total service hours....AND it should be a super fun festival!!

Enjoy.

Health Debts Push People into Poverty

Journal Entry #1

Aspects of Mentoring

Chronic Disease and Poverty

Today we discussed some key aspects of mentoring and also chatted about chronic disease and poverty.  Share your thoughts with everyone below.

Some questions you might want to address:

• What is the cycle of poverty and why can't people escape?
• What impact will poverty have on you as you work with patients?
• What perceptions do people have about the income and lifestyle of physicians?

Poverty and Chronic Disease

The last question for today, which might make for a great blog entry, is as follows:
What perceptions do people have about the income and lifestyle of physicians? How will you address these in your practice?

College Coaching Calendar (Mentors)

Hey mentors,

Take a look at the preliminary mentor schedule that Ms. Kornegay developed from our meeting yesterday.  She would really like some feedback on whether it covers everything we discussed yesterday, any additions, the flow of the schedule, etc.

Please comment below on the "comments" link.

Thanks!

Tuskegee Experiment