Beyond Orgo:Becoming a Good Dr

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Gen Chem, Bio, Orgo, Physics, the MCAT:every premed student knows the prerequisites for medical school. But becoming a good doctor takes much more than lab time and formulas. It requires critical thinking,teamwork, communication skills, resilience,adaptability, emotional intelligence, cultural competence, a capacity for improvement, a desire to serve others, and a strong moral compass. In this course, you will examine the human-centered skills necessary to become the good doctors our world needs. Through readings, guest lectures, reflections, and collaborative projects, you will evaluate your personal strengths and weaknesses, identify helpful role models and resources, and discover the ways you can develop these essential skills at Tulane and beyond.