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Mentorship from SW Deans & Students
Distinguished Leadership Advocacy Progam
Numerous unique student focus experiences (research, ultrasound, wellness)
Southwest Leadership & Advocacy Program
- Students on SW campus (Traditional & LIC) are part of this enriching curriculum for
leadership & advocacy.
- Learn about the evolving health care ecosystem with a focus on health disparities,
economics and policy through seminars, meetings & conferences.
- Receive designation of Distinguished SW Leadership Scholar on Dean’s Letter along
with a 4 week elective credit
- Trip to Atlanta to visit to Georgia State Capitol and CDC; spend a week in Washington
DC
- Community projects including mentoring high school and premed students
Ultrasound Education
- $102,000 federal grant to purchase 20 bedside ultrasound devices
- Every SW campus student gets personal ultrasound sessions throughout the year, led by SW Ultrasound Director
Research Excellence
- Recent students completed numerous projects and matched in Neurology, Ortho, Oncology,
Ophthalmology, ENT and many more
- AU Public Health will provide research mentoring, biostatistics support and data sharing
with our local hospital
- Work with CDC on cancer screening research and Project ECHO (Extension for Community
Healthcare Outcomes)