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| Statement of Goals: |
| COURSE RUNS FROM BEGINNING OF BLOCK 7 THORUGH END OF BLOCK 8. Readings in International Health is a course created to focus on global health issues. |
| Learning Activities |
| The elective is tailored for second year medical students participating in the International Health Track but is open to 2nd, 3rd and 4th year Baylor medical students. The class meets monthly for discussion of pre-assigned readings on topics related to international health. |
| Evaluation Methods |
| Students are required to write a 5 page research paper on a chosen topic and will present an abstract of the paper to the class. Eighty percent attendance is required to pass. |
| When and Where to report on first day of service: |
| Tuesdays, beginning Sept. 2 - May 5, 2009; 7:00-9:40pm RM 301A |
| For additional information regarding this elective contact: |
| Contact Name: |
Rosa I. Contreras |
| Contact Phone: |
713-798-3640 |
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713-798-3644 |
| Contact Location: |
3701 Kirby Drive, St. 600, Houston, TX 77098 |
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MS BCM 700 |
| Email: |
rolvera@bcm.tmc.edu |
