To introduce and expose students to some of the unique qualities of Family Medicine. To offer early clinical experiences. To expose student to the clinical setting and to health care professionals at work, in order that they gain an understanding of professional roles, and develop comfort in the setting. To allow students to practice professional skills, including communication and physical exam skills, as well as to begin developing their own professionalism. To provide students with a sense of the nature of family medicine with both its challenges and its rewards.