Health Professions Seminar

The health professions seminar is the capstone course of the health professions track. Through classroom discussion, readings and conversations with health professionals, students gain an understanding of career options. The seminar gives a clear idea of what the different available professions involve, examines ethical issues that health professionals must grapple with, and prepares students for application to medical school or other health professions schools.

In the two year course, students will

• meet approximately 25 health professionals, including doctors, medical students, nurse practitioners, PAs and others
• read and discuss the course text, Biomedical Ethics by Thomas Mappes and David DeGrazia
• share with each other their own experience in missions work or other medical opportunities

The seminar's assigned journal entries and weekly discussions of medical ethics build a close bond between students and faculty. The professor's knowledge of student's interests, concerns and strengths creates an ideal situation for mentoring and advising during the medical school application process.