History 296 - Medical Vocation in Historical Perspective

Institution:

St Olaf College

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Description:

This course surveys the history of the medical profession in Europe and the U.S. from 1700 to the present, with attention to the legacies from earlier periods. "Vocation," understood as a lived experience shaped by the values and expectations of practitioner, profession, and society, manifested in various ways, provide the unifying theme. Students examine scientific, cultural, institutional, ethical, and personal factors influencing the development of physicians and their practice in specific historical contexts. Offered alternate years.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.stolaf.edu

Phone Number:

(507) 786-2222

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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