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FIU medical students cleared to run short tech-and-health sessions at senior events
Summary
First-year FAU/FIU medical students were approved to offer 15–30 minute technology and health education sessions and hands-on follow-ups for Miami Lakes seniors, contingent on a specific schedule and subject list submitted to staff.
The Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee approved a partnership with a group of first-year medical students who proposed short (15–30 minute) educational sessions for seniors covering technology, telehealth portals and basic health information, followed by small-group, hands-on help.
Andres Wong and fellow first-year students described their MedConnect project and offered to tailor topics to the seniors’ needs. "What we did was we created this project called the MedConnect in which we're looking to, serve the community of the elderly and the seniors," Wong said. The students proposed brief presentations followed by small-group breakout help for devices, portals or health topics.
Committee members supported the idea but required a monthly plan: a dated schedule, three proposed topics at least a month in advance, and a staffing/checklist to accommodate the center’s approval process. Members noted limited room technology at some venues and recommended using Town Hall chambers for smaller, technology-enabled sessions. The committee also asked that student presenters coordinate with staff (Temmo was mentioned as part of the approvals chain) and supply a plan at least a month before each session.
The committee approved the students’ proposal with conditions: the group must provide specific dates, topics and a list of materials and confirm site and equipment needs so staff can route any required approvals. Committee members also recommended limiting audience size or holding sessions in the chambers when hands-on help and PowerPoint use are needed.
