FAMP 705NA Introduction to Native Health

Credits: 0.5
This course is the first introduction and course work launching the Native Health Experience. Within a 9 week block, students will begin learning about and discussing with their cohort and faculty leads major topical subjects and concepts that underpin the medical systems serving Native patients. At the conclusion of this course students should be able to:

Consider and discuss how colonialism, bias, and historical trauma have shaped health systems and experiences for Native patients
Consider and discuss where culturally dominant views of health from both Native perspective and Western Medical perspective
Recognize the role place and land play in the health of Native patients
Begin growing local relationships and knowledge of the Native community locally and regionally.

Graded: Pass/No pass
May be taken only once for credit