Narratives in and of Medicine
| Department |
Interdisciplinary Medicine
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| Course Number |
IDIS 522
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| Course Title | Narratives in and of Medicine |
| Course Director |
Linda Raphael, PhD
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| Length (Weeks) |
2 |
| When Offered |
All year; coursework is completed during Transitions to Residency (weeks 36-39) |
| Prerequisites |
All core clerkships; course director approval required |
| Availability Notes |
Course director approval is required to take this course; students may add this course for any available 2 weeks in their schedule – the coursework will be completed during Transitions to Residency (weeks 36-39). Students will earn 2 weeks of elective credit towards the graduation requirement, but the course is 4 weeks of elective work. Students will only receive access to Blackboard for this course as a Spring semester course. |
| Contact Name |
Dr. Raphael
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| Contact Phone | |
| Contact Fax | |
| Contact Email |
lraphael@gwu.edu
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| Location | |
| Limit |
25 students, for entire academic year
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| Report | |
| Evaluation |
Seminar Participation, Short Writing |
| Description |
Read short stories and essays, view films, write short reflections, and discuss matters that are relevant to your life as a physician. The texts represent the points of view of physicians, other health-care workers, patients, and caregivers. This course offers a unique opportunity to reflect on your career as a physician and to share insights with colleagues. The format will vary throughout the sessions (e.g., we will have one short play reading). Dr. Raphael will be joined by a physician to lead the discussion for several of the meetings. Course Learning Objectives: By the end of this course, the student should be able to:
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| Additional Notes |
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