Olivia
Kaus,
BS
Medical Student
University of Minnesota
Olivia Kaus is a medical student in the class of 2026 at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. Through her work as the Internal Chair of Community Relations and on the Community Advisory Board at the Phillips Neighborhood Clinic, a free student run clinic, she has become passionate about the unique perspectives brought by each member of an interprofessional team. In the future, she hopes to pursue a career in pediatrics and continue to promote health equity and access for all patients.
Presenting at the Nexus Summit:
Volunteering in a student-run free clinic (SRFC) is a common way for health science graduate students to engage with the community where their institution is located. Serving in this environment acts as an introductory, supportive learning environment for students to practice community health work and develop their understanding of patient-care centered care. SRFC often face a unique challenge and opportunity in that student volunteers arrive with various backgrounds and experiences, and with differing knowledge, theories, and types of experiences with ethical community engagement. With these…