She says the medical clinics offer care to those who don't have funds or insurance and are basically at the poverty level. She says the clinics are student run and faculty supervised. The patients don't qualify for any other programs to pay for their health insurance, so Dr. Paulman says the clinics are an important part of the safety net for people. She says, "from the UNMC standpoint, it's an important outreach to the community and it is important for the students to participate in this interdisciplinary experience."