printer friendly pageMED 250B: Medical Ethics II
The integration of ethical theory with applications of theory or conceptual issues in medicine, health care, and the life and social sciences. Topic varies by year. Possible topics include: ethical issues in stem cell research; death and dying; genetics and ethics; concepts of health and disease; the ethics of international research; and ethical implications of new reproductive technology.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 2
Instructors:
Magnus, D. (PI)
MED 255: The Responsible Conduct of Research
Forum. How to identify and approach ethical dilemmas that commonly arise in biomedical research. Issues in the practice of research such as in publication and interpretation of data, and issues raised by academic/industry ties. Contemporary debates at the interface of biomedical science and society regarding research on stem cells, bioweapons, genetic testing, human subjects, and vertebrate animals. Completion fulfills NIH/ADAMHA requirement for instruction in the ethical conduct of research. Prerequisite: research experience recommended.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
Instructors:
Karkazis, K. (PI)
MED 255C: The Responsible Conduct of Research for Clinical Researchers
Engages clinical researchers in discussions about ethical issues commonly encountered during their clinical research careers and addresses contemporary debates at the interface of biomedical science and society. Graduate students required to take RCR who are or will be conducting clinical research are encouraged to enroll in this version of the course. Prequisite: research experience recommended.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 1
Instructors:
Karkazis, K. (PI)
MED 257A: Patient Advocacy in Community Clinics
Early clinical experience for pre-medical and medical students. Structured training and shadowing in preparation for a clinical role working with patients in community health clinics; the context of the work, populations served, and social role of physicians. Regular shifts at one of the course-affiliated clinic sites throughout the academic year. 1-2 units for students attending class meetings and performing clinic shifts. 3-4 units for a year-long, clinic-based project. Prerequisite: application.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 1-4
Instructors:
Banchoff, A. (PI)
;
Garcia, G. (PI)
MED 257B: Patient Advocacy in Community Clinics
Early clinical experience for pre-medical and medical students. Structured training and shadowing in preparation for a clinical role working with patients in community health clinics; the context of the work, populations served, and social role of physicians. Regular shifts at one of the course-affiliated clinic sites throughout the academic year. 1-2 units for students attending class meetings and performing clinic shifts. 3-4 units for a year-long, clinic-based project. Prerequisite:
MED 257A
Terms: Win
| Units: 1-4
Instructors:
Banchoff, A. (PI)
;
Garcia, G. (PI)
MED 257C: Patient Advocacy in Community Clinics
Early clinical experience for pre-medical and medical students. Structured training and shadowing in preparation for a clinical role working with patients in community health clinics; the context of the work, populations served, and social role of physicians. Regular shifts at one of the course-affiliated clinic sites throughout the academic year. 1-2 units for students attending class meetings and performing clinic shifts. 3-4 units for a year-long, clinic-based project. Service Learning Course (certified by Haas Center). Prerequisite: 257A,B
Terms: Spr
| Units: 1-4
Instructors:
Banchoff, A. (PI)
;
Garcia, G. (PI)
MED 258A: Advanced Patient Advocacy in Community Clinics
Continuation of 257A,B,C for second-year students in Patient Advocacy Program; open to students who have worked in a clinical capacity in a community clinic setting. Skills training in areas such as health education counseling and group facilitation. Regular shifts at partner clinics. Students partner with clinic staff in developing and carrying out a service-learning or research project designed to meet the clinic's needs. Prerequisites: 257A,B,C or consent of instructor.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 1-3
Instructors:
Banchoff, A. (PI)
;
Garcia, G. (PI)
MED 258C: Advanced Patient Advocacy in Community Clinics
Continuation of 258A/B for second-year students in Patient Advocacy Program; open to students who have worked in a clinical capacity in a community clinic setting. Skills training in areas such as health education counseling and group facilitation. Regular shifts at partner clinics. Students partner with clinic staff in developing and carrying out a service-learning or research project designed to meet the clinic's needs. Prerequisites: 257A,B,C and 258 A, B, or consent of instructor.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 1-3
Instructors:
Banchoff, A. (PI)
;
Garcia, G. (PI)
MED 259: Oaxacan Health on Both Sides of the Border
Required for students participating in the Community Health in Oaxaca summer program. Introduction to the health literacy and health-seeking behaviors of Oaxacan and other Mexican migrants; examines the health challenges these groups face. Through discussion and reflection, students prepare for clinical work and community engagement in Oaxaca, while also gaining knowledge and insight to make connections between their experiences in Mexico and their health-related work with Mexican immigrants in the Bay Area. Prerequisite: application and acceptance into the Community Health in Oaxaca Summer Program (
http://och.stanford.edu/oaxaca.html).
Terms: Spr
| Units: 2
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors:
Banchoff, A. (PI)
;
Garcia, G. (PI)
MED 262: Economics of Health Improvement in Developing Countries (ECON 127)
Application of economic paradigms and empirical methods to health improvement in developing countries. Emphasis is on unifying analytic frameworks and evaluation of empirical evidence. How economic views differ from public health, medicine, and epidemiology; analytic paradigms for health and population change; the demand for health; the role of health in international development. Prerequisites:
ECON 50 and 102B, and consent of instructor.
Last offered: Winter 2009
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