Bioethics and Social Sciences

Catalog description

This Phase 3 elective in Bioethics and Social Sciences is a mentored self-study project. Students will be required to meet with the elective preceptor prior to be accepted for the elective, at which time the student will be expected to identify a research/writing project for the elective. This project may be developed together with the input of the elective preceptor. Students will meet with the elective preceptor at intervals during the elective for the purposes of guiding the student to resources, and mentoring in the development and drafting of the writing project. In addition to the writing project, students will participate in ethics committee meetings and ethics case consultation as the schedule permits. This elective requires pre-approval by the course director. Students are encouraged to contact the course director 2 months prior to the anticipated start date.