Healthcare Disparities Externship — Carolinas Medical Center

The Healthcare Disparities in Emergency Medicine externship at Carolinas Medical Center offers medical students hands-on clinical experience in a busy Level 1 trauma ED while learning about social drivers of health and healthcare disparities. Students function as interns under attending supervision, treat diverse patient populations, complete a self-directed healthcare disparities project, and engage with community resources addressing food/housing insecurity and mental health services. The program includes a $1,200 stipend, SLOE letter of evaluation, and experiential learning opportunities with specialized teams such as the Human Trafficking Advocacy Team and Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Program. This program explicitly welcomes students from underrepresented backgrounds and those passionate about addressing healthcare disparities.