Students must finish sequence to receive credit. This course is designed to develop working knowledge of medical Spanish that will enable the student to communicate with Spanish-speaking patients. There will be instruction in basic medical vocabulary and grammar, with a special emphasis placed on oral communication skills. Sequence is open to students with prior college-level Spanish, or the equivalent, who have had FPM 251A or 251B or consent of instructor. Based on evidence for cancer cause, interventions to prevent cancer will be reviewed emphasizing biological and social correlates.
Introductory quarter reviews epidemiologic methods as applied to a variety of clinical questions.
This year's case studies will provide an introduction to health care needs and programs for low income and underserved populations. Financial, social, political and cultural factors will be examined as they affect access to health care and health status. For students wishing to pursue advanced studies in selected international health topics. Seminars with senior investigators to assure progress of individually designed projects. Anton Chekhov was an extraordinary physician and writer.