Reading and Research

Independent reading, research and writing for medical professional students under faculty supervision, focused on scientific literature and applying coursework concepts.

offering recorded1–3 credits
Recorded instructors · Spring 2027 Dana Landress3.8/5

Summary

What you’ll be able to do

  • Read and effectively search scientific literature

  • Design research questions based on coursework or literature searches

  • Effectively convey research results through writing or other media

  • Apply concepts learned in coursework to real life situations

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MEDHIST 890

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Spring 2027
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Raw average: 5.00/5 from 2 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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Historical instructors & teaching patterns

DANA LANDRESS is recorded teaching in Fall 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

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Spring 2027

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Independent reading, research and writing for medical professional students under the supervision of a faculty member.

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Topics

  • Independent reading and research in medical history
  • Scientific literature search and review
  • Research question design
  • Communication of research results

Skills

  • Reading and searching scientific literature
  • Designing research questions from coursework or literature
  • Conveying research results through writing or other media
  • Applying coursework concepts to real-life situations

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MEDHIST 890 · Spring 2027

Reading and Research

Recorded 2026-10-14
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