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This fall the Master Scholars Program is continuing its series of extracurricular Seminars related to art and humanism in medicine. Moderated by expert facilitators, these are a great opportunity to explore academic interests generally not covered in core classes. The majority of these seminars are open to students, faculty, and staff at the NYU School of Medicine.
Seminars offered during the Fall 2009 semester are listed below. For questions or more information, please email Annie.Cofone@nyumc.org.
- There is no fee - all Seminars are free of charge.
- Pre-registration is required to attend.
- Seminars have enrollment limits.
- A waitlist will be available for Seminars that have reached capacity.
- Unless noted, Seminars are open to all members of the NYU community.
If you are interested in participating in one of these Seminars, please complete the online registration form by Thursday, September 10, 2009.
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All Registrations must be received by: Thursday, September 10, 2009.
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Art and Anatomy (Medical Students Only)
Facilitator: Laura Ferguson, Artist in Residence
Date(s) and Times: Tuesdays, 5:30 – 7:00pm
Specific Dates: Sept. 29, Oct. 6, Oct. 20, Nov. 3, Nov. 10, Dec. 1, Dec. 8
Locations: Anatomy Lab
Enrollment Limit: 18
Description: In these non-judgmental and process-oriented sessions, with skeletons and cadavers as our models, drawing will be presented as an ideal way to learn, to become a better observer, and for those who desire, to give expression to the emotional side of dealing with illness and death.
No prior drawing ability required for this Seminar. Supplies provided by the Master Scholars Program.
Business in Healthcare
Facilitator: Paul Thomson, Harvard Business School MBA '09 Principal Scottish American Capital
Date(s) and Times: First class 10/12, Future dates TBD; 6 – 7:00pm
Specific Dates: First class 10/12, Future dates TBD
Locations:Smilow Seminar Room
Enrollment Limit: 100
Description: This course will provide insights and conversation into the business of American healthcare. Using Harvard Business School cases, articles from Financial Times, and suggested readings, students will have an opportunity to discuss and deepen their knowledge of the business of healthcare.
-Session 1: Overview: Conversations in National Healthcare Policy
-Session 2: Rehabilitation Hospital: Implementing Patient-Focused Care
-Session 3: Financing of the U.S. Healthcare Sector
-Session 4: Health Care Policy and Value-Based Competition
-Session 5: Conclusions from the Previous Sessions: Fixing the Healthcare System
The CHEF: Cook Healthy Eat Fresh (Medical Students Only)
Facilitators: Ben Navot, '12 - Ben Maring, '10 - Faculty Advisor: Dr. Robert Caldwell
Date and Times: Wednesdays, 6:00-8:00pm
Specific Dates:Oct. 7, Oct. 14, Nov. 4, Nov. 18, Dec. 2
Locations: Faculty Dining Room
Enrollment Limit: 20
Description: This seminar is intended to create a hands-on, educational environment in which medical students will learn basic culinary tips and techniques while gaining an appreciation of the diverse foods that can make up a healthy diet. Nutritionists and physicians will draw clinical correlations between the cooking classes and educating patients about nutrition and healthy eating behaviors. Discussions will range from the spices of different ethnic cuisines to cooking flavorful food on a medical student’s budget. The ultimate goal of these seminars is to make delicious, healthy foods seem more accessible to medical students, and, through culinary and nutritional education, to make students confident in talking to patients about their food-related health.
Medical Cantonese – Beginner & Intermediate
Facilitator: Polly Wan
Date(s) and Times: Mondays, 5:30-6:30pm (Beginner); 6:30-7:30pm (Intermediate)
Specific Dates: Sept. 14, Oct. 5, Oct. 19, Nov. 2, Nov. 9, Nov. 30, Dec. 7
Locations: Coles Seminar Room 6
Enrollment Limit: 20
Description: Medical Chinese is a course designed to teach medical personnel useful terms and phrases for communicating with and better serving Chinese speaking patients. The courses are offered in two levels, beginner and intermediate.
Each level is taught consecutively and interested individuals may attend both levels. Students who attend 6-8 classes will received a Certificate of Completion.
Medical Mandarin – Beginner & Intermediate
Facilitator: Polly Li
Date(s) and Times: Tuesdays, 6:00-7:00pm (Beginner); 7:00-8:00pm (Intermediate)
Specific Dates: Sept. 15, Sept. 29, Oct. 6, Oct. 20, Nov. 3, Nov. 10, Dec. 1, Dec. 8
Locations: Coles 301
Enrollment Limit: 20
Description: Medical Chinese is a course designed to teach medical personnel useful terms and phrases for communicating with and better serving Chinese speaking patients. The courses are offered in two levels, beginner and intermediate.
Each level is taught consecutively and interested individuals may attend both levels. Students who attend 6-8 classes will received a Certificate of Completion.
Medical Spanish – Beginner
Facilitator: Carlos Restrepo
Date(s) and Times: Mondays*, 5:30-7:00pm (One Wednesday class: Sept. 30)
Specific Dates: Sept. 14, Sept. 30, Oct. 5, Oct. 19, Nov. 2, Nov 9, Nov 30, Dec. 7
Locations: Schwartz Lecture Hall - C
Enrollment Limit: 35
Description: The Medical Spanish Courses are designed to provide opportunities to review grammar, cultural and medical readings, student presentations, discussions, and medical history interviews. Students who attend 6-8 classes will received a Certificate of Completion.
Medical Spanish – Advanced
Facilitator: Carlos Restrepo
Date(s) and Times: Tuesdays, 5:30-7:00pm
Specific Dates: Sept. 15, Sept. 29, Oct. 6, Oct. 20, Nov. 3, Nov. 10, Dec. 1, Dec. 8
Locations: Schwartz Lecture Hall - C
Enrollment Limit: 35
Description: The Medical Spanish Courses are designed to provide opportunities to review grammar, cultural and medical readings, student presentations, discussions, and medical history interviews. Some opportunities for patient interviews will be offered. Students who attend 6-8 classes will received a Certificate of Completion.
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For more detailed information on each of the Seminars, please contact Annie Cofone, Program Coordinator for Master Scholars at Annie.Cofone@nyumc.org
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