Directed Readings: Biomedical Case Studies in Medicine

(1 Credit Hour) · Undergraduate

This course will focus on the biomedical aspects of medicine that expand on foundational courses like physiology or biochemistry. It would give a more in-depth insight into the health professional's role across a variety of disciplines. Alumni health providers will present a clinical case study, give the background of the case, guide students through their methodology (thought process and actions in diagnosis, treatment, and patient interaction), explain how they gather additional resources for difficult cases, and describe how they work with the Interprofessional team. Students will read pertinent background information before the case that would be posted on Sakai. Following the session, students would be split into learning groups, each working with the professor or a TA to discuss the case further. A reflection will be due at the end of each week explaining what students learned about the health professional's role, how basic science applies to clinical care, and how they see themselves connected (or not) to that type of work. Reflection on these experiences will help students process their own understanding of medicine. The course counts toward general elective credit.