Adventures in Global Health- A Virtual Medical Trip

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Over the course of nine weeks, students will be led on a virtual medical trip by several faculty members with extensive experience leading medical teams in the developing world. Students will help plan and execute a simulated medical outreach trip in an area of need. Topics will range from travel preparation to dealing with on the ground emergencies, and the challenge of patient care in resource limited settings. Sessions will be interactive and focused on group discussion with minimal time spent on didactic lectures. Hands on activities are also planned such as setting up and running a mobile laboratory. Lecture Hours: 1 Repeatability: May not be repeated for credit. Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Medicine Schedule Type (Primary): Lecture Click here for the Schedule of Classes.