The Medical Student Run Clinic
The Medical Student Run Clinic (MSRC) serves the Sparks community in far East El Paso—a population of over 8,000 without access to basic city services like water, sewage, and trash pickup. Since its founding in 2013, the clinic has become a trusted and essential health care provider for the area.
Key Services
- Free primary health care, including diagnostics, blood work, and cancer screenings
- Bilingual educational outreach (English and Spanish) to manage conditions prevalent in the U.S.-Mexico border population
Impact at a Glance
- 1,465+ patient visits since 2013
- Community trust: The MSRC is now the primary source of health care for Sparks residents
Recent Achievements
In July, the MSRC provided 28 free clinical breast exams through a $7,500 American Breast Cancer Foundation grant. The clinic aims to organize additional mammogram drives with further funding.
Support Our Mission
The MSRC operates primarily on outside funding. Your contributions help us provide critical care to underserved populations.
“Investing in the health of the Paso del Norte region benefits us all. We are privileged to have supporters like the American Breast Cancer Foundation, El Paso Electric, and the Stern Foundation that are committed to providing health education, breast care services and diagnostic laboratory testing to the underserved.”
Maureen Francis, M.D., FACP
Assistant Dean for Medical Education
Compassionate Care in Action
Serving Sparks: A Community-Centered Approach to Healthcare
For many residents of Sparks, finding affordable and compassionate healthcare can be a challenge. This is why the community clinic has become a beacon of hope. Through the dedication of volunteer doctors, students, and community health workers, the clinic offers free medical care to those who need it most. Patients speak highly of the humane treatment and personalized care they receive, making the clinic a vital resource for individuals and families without insurance or financial means to seek treatment elsewhere.