Daugherty Janice E, James Paul A
East Carolina University School of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine, 600 Moye Boulevard, Greenville, NC 27858-4354, USA.
J Agromedicine. 2004;9(2):259-64.
A cooperative venture in medical student education between a rural school of medicine and the county Cooperative Extension service was undertaken. First-year medical students were introduced to health hazards associated with farming via lecture and slide presentations. They then visited farm and agribusiness sites to identify potential work health risks, using a written checklist. Observation sites were identified by Cooperative Extension agents, who accompanied the student groups and a clinical faculty member on each visit. This experience is described, and practical suggestions are offered regarding implementation of a farm visit program for students.
