Program Overview

Program Overview

The Applied Medical Communication program is designed to help students develop communication skills for the medical interview.

Program Details

Course Description

Applied Medical Communication is a course that focuses on the impact of culture on medical professionalism and its relation to doctor-patient interaction. Students will identify culturally appropriate modes of communicating with patients and discuss and evaluate performances of themselves, their peers, and professionals.

Program Structure

The program is part of the School of Arts and Sciences, under the Class Program in English.

Key Components

• The program aims to enhance students' communication skills in medical interviews.
  • This includes understanding the impact of culture on medical professionalism.
  • Students will learn to identify appropriate communication modes with patients from diverse backgrounds.
• Performance evaluation is a crucial component, where students assess themselves, their peers, and medical professionals.