Reflective Writing in Medicine and Healthcare

1 unit

Reflective writing is an essential step on the path to any career in medicine, public health, nursing, dentistry, or other healthcare fields. As you apply for and interview for the next step in that path, it's important to be comfortable communicating your journey to your chosen career and the moments that have shaped you along the way. Explore some of the topics and experiences you might consider using in your personal statement and application, journal about shadowing and volunteer experiences, read and critique others' writing, learn the skills and strategies for this format, and meet one-on-one with the professor to perfect your reflective writing into a presentable and polished format. This course is designed for juniors and seniors; preference will be given to McKelvey School pre-med/pre-health students.