HSEM2721H

HSEM 2721H - Introduction to Medicine (2 Cr.) Honors

University Honors Program (10150) TUED - Undergraduate Education Administration

HSEM 2721H - Introduction to Medicine (2 Cr.) Honors

Course description

This is a course designed for undergraduate students who are interested in medicine. Students will get a broad introduction to the field of medicine via core lectures, book reading, movies, and interactive group discussion, group presentation, and writing a review paper on pain medicine. Emphasis will be placed on pros of cons of medicine as a career, medical school admission requirement, research projects, simulation lab visit, hand on ultrasound experience, understanding the life of a physician and medical student, and practice opportunities in various specialties. Students will meet with medical students, physicians, and clinical scientists who will share their experiences. In addition, the student will have opportunities to explore research in a medical research laboratory.
NOTE: Course is taught First Half of Term only

Minimum credits

2

Maximum credits

2

Is this course repeatable?

No

Grading basis

A-F - A-F Grade Basis

Discussion

Requirements

000571

Fulfills the writing intensive requirement?

No

Typically offered term(s)

Periodic Fall