Physically moving program faculty from the medical sciences campus to schools though out the state consumes a significant amount of faculty time for roundtrip travel as well as program presentation. The most efficient way to deal with this situation is to use telecommunication technology. However, sometimes the needs of the local school/community can not be adequately met using telecommunication technology and the physical presence of a faculty presenter is necessary, especially when the topic is "sensitive". To satisfy this special need PIHS programs have been presented to students or PTA groups at schools. The special nature of the community need for these "in person" or "live" presentations can be appreciated by the topic presented. Below is a listing of the different topics presented from August 2001 through December 2003.

Aspects of Managing Life-Threatening Illness and Its Impact on the Family
Congenital Heart Defects
Club and Recreational Drugs: Information You Need to Know
Safety for Kids and Porn on the Internet
Behavior of Cancer Cells - Can It Be Changed?

The data below summarizes participation in the Partners in Health Sciences Community Requested Presentations program:

Summary of Community Requested Presentations by Program Faculty