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SICHC Residency Rotation Program

Shape Your Future in Community Health

Learning Opportunities at SICHC

At Southern Indiana Community Health Care (SICHC), we are passionate about cultivating the next generation of healthcare professionals within a faith-based context. We offer welcoming, unique learning opportunities for Medical Students, Physician Residents, and Nurse Practitioner Students, all within our full-scope, faith-based, and family-oriented Federally Qualified Health Center.

Immerse yourself in the rewarding world of rural Family Medicine and Community Health, where you’ll make a tangible difference in the lives of our patients. Discover what sets SICHC apart and how we can help you grow.

Explore Our Learning Pathways

Physician Residency Rotations

Discover your Calling, Invest in Your Future, Serve Our Community

Solidify your residency training with a 2-4 week rotation at SICHC. Here, you will not only gain robust clinical skills in our full-scope rural FQHC setting but also become an integral part of our patient-centered, family-focused approach.

What Makes SICHC Residency Rotations Special?

  • Calling: Explore why you chose medicine in the first place. Serve God and learn to love your neighbor in specific ways unique to healthcare.
  • Full Scope Care: Learn how to take care of patients in different practice settings while maintaining a work-life balance. In addition to outpatient Family Medicine, our physicians also provide adult inpatient, obstetric services (including our state of the art ultrasound machine), and newborn/pediatrics care.  Inpatient rotation augmentation opportunity is coming in July 2026.
  • Point of Care Ultrasound: Develop your ultrasound skills, both obstetric and MSK
  • Procedures: Learn/improve office-based skin procedures, suturing, and fracture management.
  • Integrated Mental Health & Substance Misuse Care: Witness and participate in our integrated approach to care, where mental health and substance misuse treatment are seamlessly woven into primary care. Learn how to address the holistic needs of patients.
  • Family-Oriented Care Immersion: Experience firsthand our commitment to treating the whole person within the context of their family and community.
  • Community Engagement: Observe and potentially participate in SICHC’s community outreach initiatives, addressing local health needs beyond the clinic walls.
  • Supportive Learning Environment: Come not to shadow, but to be mentored by experienced physicians dedicated to teaching.
  • Mileage Reimbursement: We understand the financial constraints, and time commitments of residency and offer mileage reimbursement to help offset travel costs.
  • Provided Housing: During your rotation enjoy the comfort and convenience of provided housing mere minutes from our clinic. Focus on learning, not logistics.

Ready to learn more about our Physician Residency Rotations?

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Nurse Practitioner Clinical Rotations

Thrive in a Patient-Centered Environment

As a Nurse Practitioner student, your clinical rotation at SICHC offers an invaluable opportunity to hone your skills and deepen your understanding of community-based healthcare. Join us for a 2-4 week or more experience where you’ll be a valued member of our interdisciplinary team.

Why Choose SICHC for Your NP Rotation?

  • Integrated Behavioral Health Focus: Experience our commitment to addressing the mental health and substance use needs of our patients as part of their overall care. Learn collaborative strategies with our behavioral health team.
  • Holistic, Family-Focused Model: Learn to deliver care that considers the unique needs of individuals and their families.
  • Broad Scope of Practice Exposure: Gain experience across the lifespan and in various aspects of primary care within an FQHC.
  • Community Involvement: See how SICHC actively engages with the local community through health education, outreach programs, and partnerships.
  • Dedicated Preceptors: Receive guidance and mentorship from experienced Nurse Practitioners and other healthcare professionals.
  • Provided Housing: Take advantage of our provided housing, making your rotation more accessible and stress-free.
  • Contribute to Community Wellness: Play a vital role in providing essential healthcare services to our rural community.

Interested in a Nurse Practitioner Clinical Rotation at SICHC?

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Medical Student Shadowing

Discover the Heart of Rural Broad-Spectrum Family Medicine

Are you a medical student eager to explore the realities of broad-spectrum primary care in a rural setting? Our program at SICHC offers a unique opportunity to actively learn from our dedicated physicians and healthcare team.

What You’ll Gain from Shadowing at SICHC:

  • Exposure to Integrated Care: Observe how our providers address not only physical health but also the mental health and substance use concerns of their patients.
  • Real-World Clinical Exposure: Witness patient interactions, learn about diagnosis and treatment, and see the day-to-day operations of a rural health clinic.
  • Insight into Family Medicine: Understand the breadth and depth of primary care and the importance of long-term patient relationships.
  • Community Health in Action: See firsthand SICHC’s involvement in community health initiatives and its commitment to improving the overall well-being of the region.
  • Experience Our Values in Action: See our commitment to compassionate, comprehensive, and family-centered care firsthand.
  • Provided Housing: We offer provided housing to make your shadowing experience more convenient.
  • Explore Rural Healthcare: Gain valuable perspective on the challenges and rewards of practicing medicine in a rural community.


Excited to Shadow at SICHC?

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Mental Health Student Practicum

Deepen Your Impact in Community Behavioral Health

Are you a student in a mental health, substance use treatment, social work, or counseling degree program seeking a rich and rewarding practicum experience? SICHC offers comprehensive practicum opportunities designed to immerse you in the realities of integrated behavioral healthcare within a vibrant rural community health setting. Here, you’ll gain invaluable hands-on experience, working alongside experienced professionals dedicated to holistic patient well-being.

What You’ll Experience at SICHC:

  • Integrated Care Model: Learn how mental health and substance use treatment are seamlessly integrated with primary medical care. You’ll gain practical skills in collaborative care, understanding the critical link between physical and behavioral health
  • Diverse Patient Population: Work with individuals, families, and groups across the lifespan, addressing a wide spectrum of mental health concerns and substance use disorders
  • Hands-on Clinical Experience: Engage directly in assessments, individual and group counseling, case management, crisis intervention, and treatment planning under direct supervision
  • Comprehensive Service Exposure: Gain insight into various therapeutic modalities and evidence-based practices used in a community health setting
  • Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration: Be an active member of our team, collaborating with physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and other allied health professionals to provide truly patient-centered care
  • Community-Focused Approach: Understand the unique challenges and opportunities of delivering mental health services in a rural setting, including community outreach and resource navigation
  • Dedicated Supervision: Receive consistent, high-quality clinical supervision from experienced and licensed mental health professionals who are committed to your growth and learning.

Gain Rewarding Practicum Experience at SICHC

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Why Choose SICHC?

Beyond the specific opportunities, choosing SICHC means joining a team that values collaboration, respect, and a commitment to excellence. You’ll experience a supportive learning environment where your contributions are valued, and you’ll leave with a deeper understanding of comprehensive, community-focused healthcare including our dedication to mental health, substance misuse treatment, and active community engagement.

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