About this course
This course offers an introduction to the most important human diseases, their diagnoses and treatments, and the clinical practice of local Danish physicians from Danish university hospitals. There are also opportunities to practice writing patient cases and learn introductory skills in, for example, suturing, intravenous catheter insertion, and basic and advanced life support.
Course Note: Please be aware that the course does not provide regular medical training corresponding to that of medical students and does not include shadowing of doctors or physical examination of patients.
Syllabus
“Many students tell me that by the end of the semester this experiential learning experience, they become certain whether or not to attend medical school. One of my goals is to facilitate this thought process, helping them each to discover whether medical school is right for them.”
Pre-requisites
One year each of biology and chemistry at university level.
Recommended Lab
If you are interested in gaining more hands-on lab experience, consider enrolling in the Medical Simulation Lab alongside this course.
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Syllabus
Faculty
Kristoffer Michael Seem
FacultyM.D. (University of Copenhagen, 2019), B.S. (Biology major with a mathematics minor, University of Wisconsin Eau Claire, 2014). Physician, Hvidovre Orthopedic Department (2019-2021), General Practice at Lisbeth Bonde (2020), Holbæk Orthopedic Department (2021-2023), Rigshospitalet Tumor section (2023-). With DIS since 04-04-2024.
Anton Stanchev
FacultyB.M. (Medicine, University of Copenhagen (UCPH), 2024). Health care profile as clinical tester for COVID-19 in Næstved, 2020-2021.Nursing substitute, FADL (Union for medical students), 2021. DAP data entry personnel (Danish Stroke Register), neurological department, Herlev Hospital, 2022-2023. Employed at the Ear, Nose, and Throat Clinic in Frederiksberg by Andreas Thomaas Ravn, 2023-present. With DIS since 2023.
Mathilde Munksby Jørgensen
FacultyMedical student at the University of Copenhagen (UCPH). Student assistant at a general practitioner in Nørrebro. Nurse’s assistant with FADL (The Association of Danish Medical Students) and phlebotomist at Rigshospitalet. Previously, a student assistant at the Danish Cancer Foundation (Kræftens Bekæmpelse) within the Analysis and Strategy team, a volunteer and board member for Social Sundhed, and an educator at the Danish Science Center, Experimentarium. At DIS since August 2024.
Karen Emilia Grangaard Olesen
FacultyM.D. (University of Copenhagen, 2020). Previous experience in emergency medicine, psychiatry and neurology. M.D., Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive care (Holbæk Hospital, 2023-present). Previous DIS Course Assistant and Study Tour Leader for Human Health and Disease. With DIS since 2016.
Rikke Hermund
FacultyMedical student at the University of Copenhagen (UCPH). Former Student Assistant at Strandvejens Eye Clinic, vaccinator at Bella Center and volunteer teacher at Kræftens Bekæmpelse (Danish Cancer Foundation). With DIS since 2021.
Jessica Juntermanns
FacultyMedical student at the University of Copenhagen Medical School (UCPH). Medical Assistant, Department of Oncology (team leader), Rigshospitalet and with FADL (The Association of Danish Medical Students). Volunteer at the National Association against Eating Disorders adn Self-Harm (LMS) and at summer camps for children and adolescents with cancer. Teacher in dance and acrobatics at HoP Frederiksberg. Former physiotherapy student at University College Copenhagen (KP) and nursing student at Tallahassee Community College, Florida, USA. With DIS since 2021.
Anne Brinck
FacultyCand.med, University of Copenhagen, January 2021. Resident doctor, Emergency Department, Nykøbing Falster Hospital April 2021 – September 2021. Resident doctor, Psychiatrich Hospital, Vordingborg Oktober 2021 – March 2022. Resident doctor, Orthopedic Department, Bispebjerg Hospital April 2022 – December 2022. Consultant MD, Orthopedic Emergency Clinic, Roskilde Hospital November 2022 – now. Resident doctor, Orthopedic Department, Hvidovre Hospital April 2023 – now. With DIS since 2023.
Sara Woldu
FacultyM.D. (University of Copenhagen, 2020). Resident, Department of Internal Medicine, Glostrup Hospital, 2020. Resident, General practitioners at Hvidovrevej 100, 2020-2022 (including maternal leave). Resident, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Bispebjerg Hospital, 2022-present. With DIS since 2024.
Caroline Garred
FacultyM.D. from the University of Copenhagen, 2023. Currently working at Department of Cardiology, Nordsjaellands Hospital. With DIS Human Health & Disease since 2019.
Anton Peterlin
FacultyPh.D. student, at the University of Copenhagen in the field of Osteomyelitis and bone disease. M.D. (University of Copenhagen 2019). Resident at the Department of Orthopedics, Herlev and Gentofte University Hospital. Previous experience in general practice and Emergency Department, Slagelse Hospital. Previous research in Pathology and Orthopedics. Born and raised in San Francisco, CA. Previously professional footballer in England. Biology Major, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 2009. With DIS since 2022.
Lærke Kristiansen
FacultyMedical student at the University of Copenhagen. MRI-technician at Neurobiological Research Unit (NRU) at Rigshospitalet. Student assistant at 2100 Tid Samme Dag general practitioner. Board member and educator at Sexekspressen (organization for sexual education in middle school). At DIS since 2022.
Cecilie Sofie Eiken
FacultyCand.med., Medicine, University of Copenhagen, 2024. PhD research assistant, Hvidovre Hospital, 2021-present. Student assistant, Toftegård Lægehus, 2020-present. Nursing substitute, FADL, 2017-present. With DIS since January 2022.