Sociology of Medicine, Health, and Illness

3-0-9 units. HASS-S · Undergraduate

Explores how social, cultural, and psychological forces influence medical outcomes, health inequalities, and perceptions of illness. Readings draw from social science, humanities, and STEM disciplines to help students understand the reciprocal relationships between the social world and biomedical practices, interventions, and experiences. Surveys foundational content for students preparing for the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) and/or careers in medicine and health. Topics include: social constructionism, status and power, social identity, health discrimination and stratification, medical authority, and medical ethics.