Table 1.

Training modules for student consultants

Training module	Trainer	Session objectives
Organizational principles applied to student-run endeavors	• Organizational psychology students • Free clinic student leadership, for example, ECG Chair	Exposure to organizational principles including but not limited to: • Clinic workflow • Leadership • Group dynamics • Personnel recruitment/selection • Job analysis Learn the nuts and bolts of running a clinic
Consulting methods	• Outside consulting expert For example, consulting employee or MBA student	Learn basic methods and strategies of consulting Consider unique challenges of working with students Develop strategies for effective client–consultant interactions
Consulting case practice	• Outside consulting expert	Apply consulting methods to practice cases
Principles of caring for underserved populations	• Physician volunteer at free clinic • Faculty involved in community health work	Consider unique challenges of caring for an underserved population Consider social determinants of health
Additional Sessions Pertinent to Local Challenges/Populations	• Local physicians or community advocates • Faculty involved in community health work	Specific sessions vary by clinic and could include, for example, how to care for a homeless population

These can be adjusted and supplemented with additional programming as needed. Learning continues informally after official training is complete by discussion with more senior consultants and “on the job” experience with clients