AM4108 History of Medicine

This course is a survey of the history of medicine, including cross-cultural perspectives in healing. Emphasis is placed on the early formative periods of Chinese, Greek, European medicine. The important role of Jewish and Arab/Islamic physicians as well as Indian medicine is also introduced. Attention is placed on issues of cultural diversity in medicine.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

Admission into Master of Science in Acupuncture or Master of Science in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine