Medical Humanities - Health Studies Program

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What Students Say about MH-HS

“The MHHS capstone was a phenomenal experience! Working in the Applied Medical Sociology Laboratory offered me the ability to participate in an active research project on adolescent mental health as an undergraduate. I highly recommend the Medical Humanities & Health Studies minor to anyone interested in moving beyond a reductionistic biological focus in medicine to a more holistic synthesis of science, history, literature, ethics and research practices. A must for those planning careers in medicine and health related fields.”
Wyndy Greene Smelser, Master’s student, General Studies

“The philosophical and cultural discussions covered through the curriculum in the medical humanities program have coupled with my science education to give me a broader, foundational perspective on medical and societal issues.”
Dean Hertzler, Biology major

"I remember how enthusiastic I was when I fortuitously stumbled upon the medical humanities minor! The classes offered through this program were ideal for my interest in health care and proved to be well worth the excitement. From learning about the development of modern medicine and issues and trends in health care to personal accounts of the medical profession, Medical Humanities has helped me to establish a foundation for my education as well as my future career."
Ericka Nelson, Communication Studies major

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Medical Humanities - Health Studies Program
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
425 University Boulevard, Cavanaugh Hall Room 406
Indianapolis, IN 46202-5140
(317) 274-4740

Medical Humanities - Health Studies Program

IU School of Liberal Arts at IUPUI IU School of Medicine

Academic Program Information

What Students Say about MH-HS

IU School of Liberal Arts at IUPUI
IU School of Medicine