More Hands-On Learning Beyond the Classroom

The experience proved to be highly valuable, offering the opportunity to attend a series of lectures in biochemistry and physiology, as well as to explore a functioning biochemistry laboratory. In addition, mask painting and the back-to-back drawing exercise provided a unique opportunity to explore non-verbal communication and self-expression — creative activities that illuminated the emotional dimensions of patient care and understanding of interpersonal dynamics.

  • Hormone Signaling - lecture by John Neisser

    Hormone Signaling - lecture by John Neisser

  • Metabolic Biochemistry - lecture by Scott Selleck

    Metabolic Biochemistry - lecture by Scott Selleck

  • Metabolic Biochemistry - lecture by Scott Selleck

    From classroom to Lab bench: a glimpse into the role of biochemistry in medicine

  • Hands-On Learning in Action - with Alyssa Connell

    Hands-On Learning in Action - with Alyssa Connell

  • Hands-On Learning in Action - with Alyssa Connell
  • Hands-On Learning in Action - with Alyssa Connell
  • Communication skills - with Mark Stephens and Michael Flanagan

    Mask painting as a powerful tool for reflecting on identity and emotional expression

  • Communication skills - with Mark Stephens and Michael Flanagan
  • Communication skills - with Mark Stephens and Michael Flanagan

    Back-to-Back drawing exercise for developing active listening

  • Communication skills - with Mark Stephens and Michael Flanagan

    Back-to-Back drawing exercise for developing active listening

  • Communication skills - with Mark Stephens and Michael Flanagan

    Without visual cues, the “describer” instructs and the “sketcher” interprets — mirroring communication challenges between doctors and patients

  • Communication skills - with Mark Stephens and Michael Flanagan

    Back-to-Back drawing: confusing, frustrating, but fun—just don’t blame the sketcher!

  • Shadowing rotation with a doctor

    During the clinical shadowing rotation, students followed experienced physicians, observing patient interactions and day-to-day medical practice

  • Shadowing rotation with a doctor
  • Shadowing rotation with a doctor
  • Shadowing rotation with a doctor
  • Shadowing rotation with a doctor
  • Shadowing rotation with a doctor