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Doctors in Film

In this course, we examine how American films have depicted physicians and health care from the 1930s to the present. The overarching theme is the doctor as "hero" -- idealistic and dedicated, flawed and tragic -- in historical and cultural context.

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Course Evaluation!!

Movie Schedule

Spring 2006

Instructor:

Susan C. Lawrence, Ph.D. Associate Professor

Program in Biomedical Ethics and Medical Humanities

Where & When:

Mondays, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.

BSB Watske Auditorium (Aud 3)

Jan. 23-Apr. 24 except Feb. 6 and Mar. 13

The films are open to everyone!