Palliative & End of Life Care

Catalog description

The art and science of palliative and end of life care remain under-discussed and under-taught during the preclinical years of medical education. This can lead to both patient and provider frustration in addition to less than optimal patient centered care. This elective will foster a better understanding of core concepts palliative and end of life care while empowering students to begin the journey of feeling comfortable with having difficult conversations.