Course Objectives :

At the end of the course the student will be able to

Description of course :

This is an introductory program designed to enhance the overall professional developmental development of the medical student. Through a series of lectures and didactic sessions that are complemented the same afternoon by small group sessions/tutorial and demonstrations, the students will be able to acquire the attitudes and skills necessary for effective functioning of a physician – which have traditionally been only acquired as part of a hidden curriculum. In addition the course provides for a mentoring process in which a small group of students (approximately 6-8) will be in contact with the same facilitator for close to two years of the most crucial period of their education.

Intended for :

Students of VI, VII, VIII and IX semesters

Duration of course :

30 weeks / 90 hours - 30 hours of didactic and 60 hours of applied practical.