This course will include different South Asian doctors/healthcare providers who come in to
talk about their experiences/ career paths and answer questions during class. It is designed to
create a supportive South Asian community where other pre-med students feel comfortable,
represented, and motivated by successful South Asian doctors who have gone through similar
struggles as them. Through lectures,Q&A sessions, reflections/assignments, students will
explore the social and professional challenges and opportunities faced by South Asians in the
medical field. The course will explore the intersection between cultural identity and professional
practice and students will not only feel more connected to their heritage but also more confident
and prepared to navigate their own paths in the healthcare industry. Attendance is taken. There are 8 classes and attendance for each class is 5 points so a total
of 40 points. There will be one research paper due at the end of the class worth 100 points.
There will be a weekly reflection/discussion and a weekly quiz after each class. This will cover
the presentation the healthcare professional gave to test their understanding and
comprehension. Each quiz will be worth 10 points so a total of 80 points. Each Reflection is also
10 points so a total of 80 points for reflections. In total, this course will be out of 300 points. To
pass they need 210 points. Attendance is taken. There are 8 classes and attendance for each class is 5 points so a total
of 40 points. There will be one research paper due at the end of the class worth 100 points.
There will be a weekly reflection/discussion and a weekly quiz after each class. This will cover
the presentation the healthcare professional gave to test their understanding and
comprehension. Each quiz will be worth 10 points so a total of 80 points. Each Reflection is also
10 points so a total of 80 points for reflections. In total, this course will be out of 300 points. To
pass they need 210 points.

ATTENDANCE- MONDAYS 4-7 PM ON ZOOM STARTING 2/3/2025