Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2020-2021
UNIV 330 - MEDICAL EXPLORATION
Long Title: MEDICAL EXPLORATION AND OBSERVERSHIP
Department: Dean of Undergraduates
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Credit Hours: 2
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Description: This course is designed for currently enrolled undergraduate students to gain exposure to the medical setting and develop professional skills, while earning course credit. The purpose is to allow you to explore careers in the health professions through exposure to medical shadowing and the healthcare industry. Normally this course includes an observership with physicians at Houston Methodist Hospital but given the COVID-19 pandemic, this portion has temporarily been removed for the Spring 2021 semester. However, this portion of the course has been replaced with additional expert guest lectures, case studies, informational interviews, and simulation exercises to provide as much exposure to the medical field, as permitted given these times. Students must complete the course application using the following link https://forms.gle/bzvjcjanBvp2Y2X37 and register for UNIV 003. NOTE: Space is limited and registration for UNIV 003 does not guarantee a seat in UNIV 330. Instructor Permission Required. Instructor Permission Required.