Medical student Sara Busche and dentistry student Adebayo Ibikunle have been collaborating with the Mobile Health Initiative to develop a program aimed at educating patients diagnosed with diabetes. The initiative takes an interprofessional, patient-centered approach to address health care needs. The team quickly identified challenges in counseling patients due to varying levels of training for volunteers. To address this, they focused on creating accessible educational content for patients while ensuring that all student volunteers felt confident and well-prepared to deliver the program effectively.
The team shared that the collaborative nature of the project has been key to its success. Busche explained, “Working with both seasoned professionals and student volunteers has provided invaluable insights into health care delivery from different perspectives, enriching our approach.” By collaborating across disciplines, the team was able to better serve patients while fostering a sense of empowerment. Ibikunle reflected, “This project has deepened my understanding of the barriers to health care that many patients, particularly those from immigrant communities, face.”
Through their involvement, the team has learned the importance of fostering patient-centered care, moving away from traditional hierarchical models of health care delivery. This internship gave them a deeper understanding of how to engage with and support underserved populations, preparing them to address similar challenges in their future careers.
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