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2022 National Primary Care Week (NPCW), sponsored by American Medical Student Association, will be celebrated October 3 – 7. The goal of NPCW is to engage physicians-in-training, students across the healthcare spectrum, and the public on the indispensable role of primary care in our healthcare system through special programming and communications. NPCW activities are an opportunity for student groups to help their peers learn about and spread awareness of primary care’s pivotal role in the U.S. healthcare system.
Primary care is necessary for disease prevention, overall public health promotion, and maintenance. Specialties in this area include internal medicine, family medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics/gynecology, and psychiatry. Primary Care Physicians (PCP) are essential to helping individuals understand their risk factors and maintain a healthy lifestyle. PCPs act as the patient’s first point of contact and coordinates the patient’s specialized care, making primary care a critical part of our healthcare system. However, it is frequently overlooked and underfunded.
Mercer University School of Medicine (MUSM) was established to meet the primary care and health care needs of rural and medically underserved areas of Georgia. Throughout the years, MUSM has educated countless PCPs who are practicing in the state of Georgia. To learn more about primary care in rural Georgia, view the Rural Health Care interest group's newsletter.
NPCW Kickoff Event
October 3 | 12 - 1 | Atrium (All campuses)
In honor of National Primary Care Week (NPCW), the Office of Student Affairs will be hosting a kickoff event on each campus.
Throughout the week primary care interest groups on your campus will be organizing special activities. So, be sure to check out the online calendar for more information!
Continue reading to learn how MUSM is helping improve access to primary care, specifically in rural areas of Georgia.
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