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Medical Mysteries & Moral Dilemmas

Through the exploration of these 'medical mysteries,' students will forge a link between biology, anatomy, and social justice, cultivating empathy and honing critical thinking skills concerning ethical principles, informed consent, and cultural competency in medicine. While empowering learners to understand that they have a right to make decisions about their own bodies and well-being.

Start Date

September 15, 2025

End Date

May 22, 2026

Certificate of Completion

Yes

Audience


 Ages 15 - 18

Course Content

This course investigates the complex relationship between medicine, ethics, and social justice, focusing on minority communities. We'll analyze historical and modern case studies to understand medical science, ethical dilemmas in healthcare, and their impact on individuals and communities.
Review:
The Basics of
Biology
Review:
The Basic Anatomy & Physiology
Ethics & Morality in Medicine
Henrietta Lacks and the
HeLa cell
line
Puerto Rico
Pill
Trials
Sterilization of Native American women
The
Tuskegee Syphilis Study
Cold War America
Medical Experiments
Environmental racism and health disparities

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