Establishing a Student-Run Mobile Clinic in Appalachian Kentucky: A Community-Based Pilot Program to Address Health Inequities

Authors

Bradley A. Firchow, University of Kentucky College of MedicineFollow
John C. Cornelius, University of Kentucky College of MedicineFollow

Corresponding Author

Bradley Firchow: bradley.firchow@uky.edu

Author Affiliations

1. Bradley A. Firchow, BS: MD Candidate, Rural Physician Leadership Program, University of Kentucky College of Medicine (Morehead KY); E-mail: bradley.firchow@uky.edu; ORCiD: https://orcid.org/ 0009-0009-5770-7203
2. John C. Cornelius, BS: MD Candidate, Rural Physician Leadership Program, University of Kentucky College of Medicine

Author Area of Expertise

Bradley Firchow: Rural Health, Appalachian Health, Community Health Assessment, Rural Medical Education

Abstract

The establishment of a student-run mobile clinic in Morehead, Kentucky, led by students from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine’s (UKCOM) Rural Physician Leadership Program (RPLP), aims to address health inequities in rural Appalachian communities. This pilot program is designed to serve vulnerable populations, including the unhoused, by delivering free, accessible healthcare services directly to underserved populations. This program serves as a model for expanding access to healthcare in rural regions while promoting a collaborative, community-based approach to addressing social determinants of health.

DOI

https://doi.org/10.13023/jah.0604.08

Creative Commons License

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.

Recommended Citation

Firchow B, Cornelius J. Establishing a student-run mobile clinic in Appalachian Kentucky: a community-based pilot program to address health inequities. J Appalach Health 2025;6(4):97-104. DOI: https://doi.org/10.13023/jah.0604.08