Exclusive Benefits

 

Southwest Leadership & Advocacy Program

• Students on SW campus (Traditional & LIC) are part of this enriching curriculum for leadership & advocacy.
• Learn about the evolving health care ecosystem with a focus on health disparities, economics and policy through seminars, meetings & conferences.
• Receive designation of Distinguished SW Leadership Scholar on Dean’s Letter along with a 4 week elective credit
• Trip to Atlanta to visit to Georgia State Capitol and CDC; spend a week in Washington DC
• Community projects including mentoring high school and premed students

Ultrasound Education

• $102,000 federal grant to purchase 20 bedside ultrasound devices
• Every SW campus student gets personal ultrasound sessions throughout the year, led by SW Ultrasound Director

Research Excellence

• Recent students completed numerous projects and matched in Neurology, Ortho, Oncology, Ophthalmology, ENT and many more
• AU Public Health will provide research mentoring, biostatistics support and data sharing with our local hospital
• Work with CDC on cancer screening research and Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes)