Here's What Joining a 'Street Team' Taught Me About Medicine
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A medical student's experience with a 'street team' in San Jose has taught them about the public health crisis of homelessness. The student has seen firsthand how homelessness affects people's health, from untreated infections to unhealed abscesses, and believes that medical education should prepare future physicians to contend with this issue.
A group of medical students and clinicians visit a homeless encampment in San Jose every Saturday. They distribute health products and conduct screenings for people experiencing homelessness. The team has seen many cases of untreated health issues, from infections to abscesses. Homelessness is a public health crisis that medical education often overlooks. The students have learned that housing is a medical prerequisite for some patients, such as those with severe cardiovascular disease. They believe that medical training should include education on the health effects of homelessness.
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