The Street Classroom elective, hosted by the Dade County Street Response, will provide a unique experience for
University of Miami Miller students in the care of our unhoused patient population. There will be opportunities to
develop medical skills used in atypical social and environmental situations. Students will have the chance to
identify barriers and coordinate outreach strategies. Additionally, students will manage problems related to
mental health and substance use. They will work closely with the Dade County Street Response student staff,
case managers, and other members of a multi-disciplinary outreach health care team.
The primary function of DCSR is in social justice and solidarity - not in the creation of volunteer or student
learning opportunities. However, we believe it is possible to offer an ethical balance of teaching/learning while
providing critical social services. By offering this opportunity, we may hold the door open for students after us who
wish to engage in the care of unsheltered person s. We hope our program encourages the next generation of
physicians to see this population with clearer eyes and a more open heart.
Course Director Contact Information
adh113@miami.edu
jxf941@med.miami.edu
