Women's Health Lecture Series
Women's Health Elective 2009
The Women's Health Elective is a student-organized elective class held each fall for pre-clinical medical students during the the third block of classes. This lecture series is designed to supplement and go beyond the traditional curriculum regarding topics important to women's health, reproductive health, and transgender issues in healthcare.
Course Lecture Dates and Topics
Nov 3: Transgender Issues in Healthcare - Stacey Meier
Nov 10: Perspectives on Pregancy Panel- Mary Traub, R.N., CNM, Debbie Hull, Doula, and Richard Todd, M.D.
Nov 17: Eating Disorders and Body Images - Wendy Smitherman, M.D. and Brandi Powell, R.D.
Nov. 24: TBA
Dec. 1: Myths about Contraception - Rosa Schmidt, M.D.
If you would like additional information or have any questions, please contact student coordinators, Natalie Gwilliam or Utsavi Shah, or faculty advisor Joslyn Fisher, M.D.