Ethics Policy in Syst. Med

2 or 3 Credits · Level: Graduate, Undergraduate

This 3-credit seminar course explores how applying ethical frameworks can promote best practices and policies in systems medicine. We will analyze key components of systems medicine, including genomics, personalized/precision medicine, public health, drug development, big data, and artificial intelligence, including machine learning and natural language processing. We will also assess implementation considerations for various stakeholders, including patients, consumers, industry, research participants, underserved populations, and healthcare systems. Finally, we will consider how systems medicine approaches can be effectively leveraged to reduce health disparities and improve health equity. Students will participate in scholarly discussions, prepare brief presentations, and provide short written commentaries on several topics.