{"id":11080,"date":"2024-03-06T14:15:08","date_gmt":"2024-03-06T19:15:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/urology\/?p=11080"},"modified":"2024-03-06T14:15:08","modified_gmt":"2024-03-06T19:15:08","slug":"the-art-of-medicine-an-honors-carolina-seminar-series-with-dr-matthew-nielsen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/urology\/the-art-of-medicine-an-honors-carolina-seminar-series-with-dr-matthew-nielsen\/","title":{"rendered":"The Art of Medicine: An Honors Carolina Seminar Series with Dr. Matthew Nielsen"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In the dynamic world of healthcare, the journey to becoming a compassionate and well-rounded health care provider involves more than just the traditional pre-medical curriculum. This semester, Honors Carolina students will get engaging and thought-provoking classroom discussions with UNC Urology\u2019s Department Chair, Dr. Matthew Nielsen, MD, MS, FACS<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The weekly seminar series, titled “The Art of Medicine,” provides unique insights and experience for a small group of Honors Carolina undergraduate students with the goal of preparing their hearts and minds to support their development as future leaders in healthcare.<\/p>\n

About The Art of Medicine Course<\/h2>\n

This seminar provides a unique opportunity to delve into some of the more intricate dimensions of healthcare that go beyond textbooks and lectures. Through a series of informal conversations with healthcare leaders representing a wide variety of professional roles, guest speakers guide students through a diverse range of topics. Speakers share their professional journey and highlight some of the many different pathways for individuals to find meaning, purpose, and opportunities to make an impact in the world through their work. Over the course of the semester, students explore the evolving landscape of medical care delivery in the United States, from the \u201cmacro\u201d policy level to the \u201cmicro\u201d level of interactions between patients, caregivers, and the various members of the care team.<\/p>\n

Throughout the seminar series, students will gain real-world insights into the profession, from the many dimensions of the doctor-patient relationship to the organization and operational framework of medical care, payment structures, government regulations, and innovations shaping today\u2019s and tomorrow\u2019s healthcare environment. Person- and family-centered care is an emphasis throughout the course, encouraging students to consider the broader social situations and circumstances of their future patients, including environmental, financial, and familial factors.<\/p>\n