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Rest Clinic

Resident for Effective Shelter Transitions (REST) is a volunteer-run, non-profit homeless shelter that benefits the destitute of northern Chicago.  Accordingly, the REST Clinic provides free basic health care for this population.  It aims to provide health screening and treatment, TB testing, minor wound care,  health care counseling, and medical referrals for acute presentations.   Its volunteer staff consists of one physician, social workers, and a few medical students.   All medication and equipment are donations.

The REST Clinic can provide medical students with a truly unique training experience: treating the homeless population of a major city.  These patients are exceedingly complex; many present with multiple medical as well as psychosocial concerns.  Moreover, the clinic underscores the importance of performing a detailed history and physical exam because of the lack of diagnostic services.

We are in need of student volunteers.  Clinic currently is held Tuesday nights from 6 to 8 PM.  We are trying to add another clinic day as well.  Please contact either Michael Neville (MS2) or REST Clinic with questions.