Ethics I

Catalog description

The objective of the PEDM courses (1st,2nd and 3rd year courses) is to impart a general knowledge of fundamental concepts in principles of professionalism and ehtical decision making with emphasis on care-based discussions. The courses utilize lectures, seminars, online discussions, and reflection papers to addressissues related to doctor-patient relationships, academic integrity as well as professinal communication. These Pass/Fail courses provide a forum for discussing, debating and understanding parameters of professional and ethical behavior, and their impact on the patients, colleagues, the public, and the profession. PEDM I focuses on academic integrity, micro-aggresssions and how professional and ehtical behavior during pre-clinical years translates into ethical clinical practice.