title: A multidisciplinary, learner-centered, student-run clinic for the homeless.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Houston Outreach Medicine Education and Social Services teaches students, in multidisciplinary teams, using the learner-centered model, to provide primary health care to the homeless.
  
  
  METHODS
  The founding and operational aspects of this educational intervention are presented.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Student response to this service-learning program is assessed in terms of educational value using a survey and an analysis of student reflections. Clinical service activities are measured to demonstrate program efficacy.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Student participants, especially basic science medical students, value the program due to its contributions to their professional and personal education, as well as their increased understanding of biopsychosocial issues. Learners develop empathy, compassion, and heightened social awareness.
authors.affiliation: Department of Family and Community Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77098-3915, USA.
authors.forename: Dana L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Clark
authors.forename: Allegra
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Melillo
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Wallace
authors.forename: Stephen
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Pierrel
authors.forename: David S
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Buck
mesh_terms: D000554:Ambulatory Care Facilities / Q000458:organization & administration*; D004504:Education, Medical, Undergraduate / Q000379:methods* / Q000458:organization & administration; D004645:Empathy; D006703:Ill-Housed Persons; D006801:Humans; D011320:Primary Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D015397:Program Evaluation; D012947:Social Work