Courses 

This experience offers courses in Science and Technology Studies and Religious Studies. By completing the experience, students will fulfill the Medical Humanities minor. Students who previously completed a course in the experience can still participate in the program and enroll in enrolled in Science and Technology Studies 198 or Religious Studies 198 to fully participate in the experience.

Internship 

A core component of Critical Medical Humanities includes participation in a research or internship experience, offered for UC Davis credit. This career-based experience aims to match you with your goals, interests and experience level. Students are placed after confirmation and enrollment in the program. Internship and research sites vary.

Examples of previous placements:

• Asian Resources, Inc. Community Services
• California Department of Public Health
• UC Davis Health Center for Healthcare Policy & Research
• Elica Health Centers
• UC Davis Department of Epidemiology
• Public Health Service and Systems Research Project
• Clinical and Translational Science Center at UC Davis
• Shifa Community Clinic
• UC Davis Health Comprehensive Cancer Center
• UC Davis Perinatal Origins of Disparities Center

Engagement and networking opportunities 

Students attend a public lecture series featuring experts in public health, genetics, law, history, cancer research and more. Students are also offered an opportunity for a networking lunch.