For Students

Praxis in Social Medicine (PRISM) is experiential learning in the social determinants of health. Students complete a service-learning project and participate in learning activities related to social medicine guided by SOMC faculty and community-based mentors. By participating, students expand their understanding of community health, social determinants of health, and the range of potential physician roles in the community.

For Community Partners

PRISM is closer collaboration from an institutional partner in education and health. Mutuality is a core value of PRISM; therefore, at an organizational level, we prioritize communication and follow-through in support of community partner priorities. PRISM is also an opportunity for conversation to address concerns across educational, clinical, and community-based domains. The PRISM advisory group helps to oversee the student learning cycles, set program priorities, and foster healthy dialogue to grow community-based action for the SOM.