Medical Humanities
Medical Humanities
Overview
Bringing medical science, creativity and the arts together, for a socially engaged approach to health and wellbeing. Situated conceptually in the humanities, and exploring different "ways of knowing" or "lenses" that are of direct benefit to the development of the medical professional. The subject offers a variety of activities, including group site visits to cultural venues in metropolitan and rural areas, to practice skills and explore diverse perspectives, and opportunities to integrate these experiences into professional identity through scholarly and reflective outcomes.
Dates and Times
All MD Discovery 2 topics will be held during a 4-week block to be determined based on topic selection and clinical school availability.
Teaching and Learning
Teaching and learning activities will be online during the first part of each week and independent learning will follow this. Students will travel to various sites for the day on Friday of each week including metropolitan Melbourne and regional locations.
Please note that Teaching and Learning activities will include synchronous and asynchronous activities, including on campus (or other locations). Timetables are subject to change and Topic leads will endeavour to notify you of these as soon as possible.