First Year Courses 2009-2010
Physician-Patient-Society-Systems (P2S2): Social Context of Medicine
Social Context of Medicine covers topics including developing a basic understanding of the types of organizations in which physicians practice, the effects of race and class on people’s health and on the delivery of medical care, Medicare, Medicaid, and private health insurance, managed care, challenges facing hospitals, problems with cost quality, and access to care in the U.S. Many sessions are given by lecturers who are nationally recognized experts in their field.
When: This course meets on Tuesday afternoons for lecture and small group discussions during the Winter and Spring Quarters.
Course Director: Dr. Elmer Abbo
