MED493A

The Pre-Health Integrated Experiential Learning Course and Internship introduces the pre-health profession student to contemporary topics in health care through interactive lectures, classroom discussions and online conversations that include the politics of healthcare systems, cultural competency and the implementation of the Affordable Care Act. Additional topics address nuts and bolts preparation for the health profession and may include a health professionals' panel, steps towards a successful medical school application, and a health profession's student panel. Hands-on experiences may include CPR training, a suture clinic, HIPAA training, and a clinical placement component where the student will be matched with a clinical mentor who will guide their clinical observation experience. Students will complete a reflective learning component that will include narrative essays, journal entries and peer review. Entry into this service learning course is limited to 15 students and requires instructor approval. Selection is primarily based on your personal statement, leadership experiences especially in health related clubs and groups, extent of completion of pre-health profession requirements and year in undergraduate education (preference for juniors and seniors).

Fall, Spring