Kayla Talebi, BPH, M2
Medical student
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Kayla Talebi is a second-year medical student at Rosalind Franklin University’s Chicago Medical School. She currently serves as the Executive Officer of Finance at the University’s student-run Interprofessional Community Clinic serving uninsured patients in Lake County, IL. She is also involved in Mini Medical School, providing healthcare exposure to children in an effort to increase engagement and inclusion. She earned a Bachelors in Public Health from the University of Florida and previously worked in community settings through the Florida Department of Health through programs aimed at providing access to care in rural and underserved areas.

Presenting at the Nexus Summit:

Lightning Talk Description: Description of a team-based approach initiative for hypertension and cholesterol control between a mentor (Interprofessional Federally Qualified Health Center) and a mentee (pro-bono, student-initiated Interprofessional Community Clinic (ICC)). Clinics are located in Medically Underserved Areas (MUA) of Chicago and serve medically underserved and ethnically diverse patient populations. Patient care services offered at the clinics include medical, dental, social work, behavioral health, and nutrition services. Supporting and improving health equity is central to the…