Course Catalog
STP2295 ADDRESSING SYSTEMIC HEALTH INEQUITIES
Department
MEDICAL EDUCATION
Campus
Birmingham
Course Type(s)
Special Topic
Facility
Course Director
CAROLINE N. HARADA, MD
Enrollment Limit
50
Contact
JERRY FRIEDMAN
Enrollment Minimum
1
Email
gbf@uab.edu
Address
VH 102D1, zip 0019
Phone
(205) 934-9212
Fax
Weeks
Normally Offered
See Offering Dates
44-44
Prerequisites
This course is open to any third year student. It is required for students who are part of the Health Equity Scholars Program or who are pursing the Distinction in Health Equity
Specific Clerkship Prerequisites:
Visiting Students
No LCME students accepted.
No osteopathic students accepted.
Course Description
This course is a third-year requirement for students who are Health Equity Scholars or working toward the Distinction in Health Equity. Students will be introduced to basic principles of public health and discuss how healthcare policy is changed at the legislative level. Students will also learn key skills for health advocacy, including giving an elevator pitch, writing an op-ed, and facilitating small group discussion.
Where To Report
Volker Hall. You will receive instructions prior to the first class.
Requirements
See course description.
Evaluation
Based on completion of required assignments and class participation/attendance.
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