title: Medical students learn policy and advocacy through annual Legislative Day.
abstract: Through the collaborative relationship of the South Dakota State Medical Association (SDSMA) and the University of South Dakota School of Medicine (USDSM), there has been increased awareness and interest among medical students in the legislative process and its effect on the practice of medicine and delivery of care. As a result of this educational interest, and through the collaboration of these organizations, a formal "Legislative Day" has been added to the USDSM curriculum.
authors.affiliation: USD School of Medicine, Rapid City, USA.
authors.forename: James A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Engelbrecht
authors.forename: Susan M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Anderson
mesh_terms: D000846:Anniversaries and Special Events; D003479:Curriculum; D006801:Humans; D007373:Interinstitutional Relations; D007883:Legislation, Medical; D011050:Policy Making; D011057:Politics; D012577:Schools, Medical / Q000458:organization & administration; D012955:Societies, Medical / Q000458:organization & administration; D013023:South Dakota; D013337:Students, Medical