It’s not about the feet

Erik A Wallace

University of Colorado School of Medicine

Nikki Bloch

University of Colorado School of Medicine

Heather Cassidy

University of Colorado School of Medicine

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24926/jrmc.v2i4.2160

Keywords: Homeless, foot care, podiatry, humanism, empathy


Abstract

The authors at a regional medical campus reflect on the positive impact of implementing a free foot care clinic at a local homeless shelter.  Although basic foot care services were provided, the humanistic conversations between medical students providing the care and the people who were homeless had a profound impact on both parties.  Medical students connected with a patient population that they little in common with and were enlightened and rewarded through these conversations.

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Author Biographies

Erik A Wallace, University of Colorado School of Medicine

Associate Professor of Medicine

Associate Dean for Colorado Springs Branch

University of Colorado School of Medicine

4863 N. Nevada Ave., Room 426

Colorado Springs, CO 80918

719-255-8084

Erik.Wallace@cuanschutz.edu

Nikki Bloch, University of Colorado School of Medicine

Medical Student

University of Colorado School of Medicine

Heather Cassidy, University of Colorado School of Medicine

Assistant Professor of Medicine

Assistant Dean for Community-Based Medical Education

University of Colorado School of Medicine