Development and Implementation of Technical Assistance
and Support Systems at the Community, State and
National Level for Health Status Improvement

The Student/Resident Experiences and Rotations in Community Health (S.E.A.R.C.H.) program, funded by the National Health Service Corps, offers medical and health professions students and residents the opportunity to train on interdisciplinary teams and acquire skills needed to provide culturally competent care that is responsive to the needs of underserved populations. The program provides networking opportunities, community and clinical learning experiences, mentoring relationships, preceptor relationships, leadership development and other critical skills. The web-based Tennessee SEARCH manual was co-created by the Tennessee Primary Care Association and Charles Wiltraut as an introduction to community health care issues for SEARCH fellows who are doing clinical training in underserved areas of Tennessee. This online manual is a self-directed/self-paced process containing relevant articles and case studies, a glossary and bibliography, and links to related Internet sites to enrich the overall experience with the Tennessee SEARCH program. To learn more about the SEARCH program, please visit the Bureau of Primary Health Care and National Health Service Corps SEARCH site.