MDMS 600 Medicine and Society I
Future leaders of healthcare are socially accountable physicians who have a good understanding of the social determinants of health and global health. They analyze the root causes of ill health beyond the well-known biologic determinants and devise comprehensive interventions to address them. During this course, medical students have opportunities to develop the skills needed to become physicians capable of addressing the health care needs of patients, communities and populations. Through workshop-based sessions, learners explore the concepts of health systems, systems-based practice, social determinants of health, and medical ethics, critically analyzing the evidence and evaluating how those concepts affect their lives and future careers. Concepts are linked to real-life scenarios bridging knowledge to practice and policy.
Offered
Fall