South Carolina Rural Interdisciplinary Program of Training
As an effort to provide further experience in health education, Upstate AHEC encourages health professions students to participate in community service learning programs like SCRIPT. The South Carolina Rural Interdisciplinary Program of Training (SCRIPT) is a five-week summer practicum for health professions students that offers students the opportunity to gain clinical experience in a rural setting while learning the importance of interdisciplinary teamwork. SCRIPT is sponsored by Lowcountry AHEC, in collaboration with Upstate AHEC, MidCarolina AHEC and Pee Dee AHEC.
SCRIPT is designed to…
- Immerse students in rural healthcare.
- Provide experience in rural healthcare settings.
- Acquaint students with rural lifestyle.
- Convey knowledge and appreciation for a variety of health professions disciplines.
SCRIPT offers the opportunity to…
- Train in a rural clinical practice while being part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Collaborate in a community-focused health promotion activity.
- Network with rural health care professionals.
- Earn a stipend plus a limited amount of travel money (housing provided).
- Earn academic credit toward degree requirements (university specific).
Participating Universities
- Medical University of South Carolina
- South Carolina State University
- University of South Carolina
- Clemson University
- Francis Marion University
- Winthrop University
For more information about SCRIPT, visit their website.
