Advanced Independent Study

Advanced Independent Study involves independent research and writing for graduate students in medical history under faculty supervision.

offering recorded1–3 credits

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2008: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=1 letter grades).

What you’ll be able to do

  • Apply concepts learned in coursework to real life situations

  • Read and effectively search scientific literature

  • Develop critical, analytical, and independent thinking skills

Source: UW Guide

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MEDHIST 999

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Spring 2027
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Raw average: 4.34/5 from 38 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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Raw average: 4.75/5 from 4 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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Raw average: 4.50/5 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

GREGG ALDEN MITMAN is recorded teaching in Spring 2007, Spring 2016. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

J. KELLEHER is recorded teaching in Spring 2011, Spring 2017. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

RICHARD KELLER is recorded teaching in Spring 2008, Spring 2010, Spring 2013, Fall 2014, Fall 2017, Fall 2021, Spring 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

SUSAN LEDERER is recorded teaching in Spring 2009, Spring 2011, Spring 2013, Fall 2013, Fall 2015, Fall 2017. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Calendar & sections

Spring 2027

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SectionModeEnrolled / capacityWaitlist
IND 003Classroom Instruction0 / 10
IND 006Classroom Instruction0 / 10
IND 007Classroom Instruction0 / 10
IND 008Classroom Instruction0 / 10
IND 009Classroom Instruction0 / 10

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Student experience

the class

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2008: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=1 letter grades).

difficulty & workload

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Topics

  • Independent research and writing in medical history
  • Scientific literature review and search

Skills

  • Reading and searching scientific literature
  • Critical, analytical, and independent thinking
  • Applying coursework concepts to real-life situations

Grades

Latest available · Spring 2008— not enough history to project Spring 2027.

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Sources & history

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MEDHIST 999 · Spring 2027

Advanced Independent Study

Recorded 2026-10-14
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