Medical History and Humanities

Catalog description

Credits 0 to 10. 0 to 10 Other Hours. Historical aspects of medicine and how the humanities are integrated into medical education and patient care; sessions devoted to interactive discussions using role models and key historical events; consideration of values, their role in guiding our behavior, our interpretations of others, and the way we make sense of the world in general; sacred vocation, one path to promoting the art of medicine, is an evidence-based complement to the science of medicine; sessions focusing on this approach includes what gives meaning to life, exploring the power to heal or harm, and creating coping mechanisms for dealing with difficult work situations.