Introduction to Medicine: Culture and Practice

Dates:
July 10 – 21, 2023
Time:
9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Category:
Philosophy and Society
Instructor:
Alex Chen
Description:

This course is designed for students interested in medicine and related clinical health careers. Through guest visits from physicians, researchers, and medical students, readings, and film, students will learn about the realities of working in the vast and complex healthcare industry. Collectively, students will produce a “map” of American medicine today that will help them navigate issues of care, culture, economy and public health as both patients and caregivers.