Introduction to Lifestyle Medicine

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Course Description

Lifestyle medicine is an exciting new movement to empower practicing clinicians and aspiring physicians to facilitate behavioral change and promote a culture of health and wellness in patients. Focus is on both concrete, evidence-based findings and tangible, practical tools to readily translate into everyday clinical practice. A series of leading experts and guest lectures guide students through interactive, patient-focused activities in topics including, but not limited to: nutrition, exercise, sleep, motivational interviewing, meditation, and mindfulness techniques. Students enrolling for 2 units use a fitness and lifestyle monitoring wristband and prepare a Subject: ORTHO report on your results.

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Grading Basis

MSN - Medical Satisfactory/No Credit

Min

1

Max

2

Course Repeatable for Degree Credit?

Yes

Total Units Allowed for Degree Credit

999

Course Component

Seminar

Enrollment Optional?

No

Does this course satisfy the University Language Requirement?

No