Medicine, Society and Culture Practicum

Catalog description

This course provides students with a hands-on experience in the realms of medical humanities, social medicine, or arts and medicine. Placements for the practicum will be individualized so that they are as congruent as possible with each individual student's interests. As examples, potential placements include the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, the Cleveland Museum of Art, the Dittrick Center for Medical History, an active role on a CWRU research project, spiritual care at a clinical affiliate, a local nonprofit organization, the US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants, or the local office of public health. The specific placement for each student will be determined based on a discussion with the student regarding their interests and the availability of placements at specific agencies during the semester in question. The practicum requires that each student dedicate 80 hours to their practicum placement, in addition to time in class and individual meetings with the instructor. The focus of the 80 hours is to be determined by the supervisor at the practicum placement together with the course instructor and may include, but is not limited to, research, writing, and observation of specified activities.