College of Medicine
AY 2016-2017
Course title and number / MHUM 816-00R Surgery throughout the ages
Term (e.g., Fall 200X) / July and August 2016
Meeting times and location / Round Rock Campus or to be arranged according to preferences
Course Description and Prerequisites
This course is designed for students who are interested in the human dimension in surgery. The only “prerequisites” are a general interest in history, curiosity about the history of surgery, and interest in anthropological and cultural perspectives regarding surgery. The course aims to examine the ways in which the human body has been a site for medical and surgical practices from ancient times to the present: a sacred object of taboo, a source of magical powers, a living machine and a supply of tissues and tools for research and industry. It pays attention to the body as a field upon which various medical and social powers exert their influence, i.e. to the body as not only a natural, but also a cultural-medical object. Students will learn about surgical quests to heal, augment and perhaps even overcome the human condition. They will attain knowledge empowering them to situate current medical issues in a wider historical and anthropological perspective.
The course consists of three meetings (2 hours each). Each meeting will have one or two short reading assignments. The meetings themselves consist of a short (15 minute) introduction by the teacher followed by a presentation of the reading by the students. Afterwards, the subject matter will be analyzed through a common discussion.
Students not on the Round Rock Campus can enroll in this course through video-conferencing.
Instructor Information
Elective Director 1 / Coordinator
Name / Prof. Dr. Michael Schwartz / Name / Casey Cleghorn
Telephone number / 512 944 5352 / Telephone number / 512-341-4917
Email address / / Email address /
Office hours / By appointment / Office hours
Office location / Round Rock Campus / Office location
Elective Director 2
Name / Dr. Marcin Moskalewicz / Name
Telephone number / 512 955 2309 / Telephone number
Email address / / Email address
Office hours / By appointment / Office hours
Office location / Round Rock Campus / Office location
Learning Outcomes & Objectives
Principles and Guidelines for Curriculum Development: http://medicine.tamhsc.edu/policies/pdf/curriculum-principles-guidelines.pdf
*Assessment Methods MUST be used from the following list:
http://medbiq.org/curriculum/vocabularies.pdf
COM Competency Based Learning Objectives: http://medicine.tamhsc.edu/academic-affairs/curriculum/objectives/
Course Objective: / Taught (T) and/or Evaluated (E): / *Assessment Method: / Notes/ Comments/ Explanation: / COM Competency Based Learning Objectives (CBLO) linked to Course Objective:
Describe the historical origins of surgery and its developments through Ancient civilizations, Islamic and Latin medieval and modern times / T/E / Narrative assessment / CC1 Demonstrate an understanding of the manner in which diverse cultures and belief systems perceive health and illness and respond to various symptoms, diseases, and treatments
SBP7 Recognize health care system deficiencies regarding social needs, access to care issues, and health disparities when they arise and develop strategies for optimal care of each individual patient
Define the scientific revolution in conceptualizing the human body and explain historical processes that led to the rise of modern surgery / T/E / Exam - institutionally developed oral / MK3 Demonstrate an understanding of how healthy lifestyles, psychosocial factors, and behavioral factors influence heath
Identify the challenges, limitations and deficiencies of medicine as practiced at their own times / T/E / Narrative assessment / PROF4 Treat patients and patients' family members respectfully and compassionately, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, ethnicity, culture, religion, sexual preference, and socio-economic status
Textbook and/or Resource Material
The readings for this course will be provided by the teachers:
Seminars reading list (required):
Blood and Guts: A History of Surgery (BBC 4 Documentary: episode 1 Bloody Beginnings)
F. Gonzalez-Crussi, The Rise of Surgery, in: A Short History of Medicine, New York: The Modern Library 2008, 23 – 48
M. Raz, Psychosurgery, Industry and Personal Responsibility, 1940 – 1965, w: Social History of Medicine 23:1 (2010), s. 116 – 133).
M. Lock, Twice Dead, Organ Transplants and the Reinvention of Death, chapter II Technology in Extremis, University of California Press 2002, 57 – 77.
Additional (optional) readings:
E. H. Ackernecht, A Short History of Medicine, Baltimore and London: The John Hopkins University Press 1982.
R.E. Adler, Medical Firsts, From Hippocrates to the Human Genome, New Jersey: John Willey & Sons, Inc. 2004.
R. Bivins, Alternative Medicine? A History, Oxford: Oxford UP 2007.
William Bynum, The History of Medicine: A Very Short Introduction, Oxford 2008.
F. Gonzalez-Crussi, A Short History of Medicine, The Modern Library, New York 2008.
J. Le Fanu, The Rise and Fall of Modern Medicine, Abacus, London 1999.
I. Loundon, Western Medicine, An Illustrated History, Oxford: Oxford UP 1997.
V. Nutton, Ancient Medicine, London and New York: Routledge 2004.
R. Porter, The Greatest Benefit to Mankind, A Medical History of Humanity from Antiquity to the Present, London: Fontana Press 1999.
J. Wynbrandt, The Excruciating History of Dentistry, New York 1998.
Additional (optional) readings:
E. H. Ackernecht, A Short History of Medicine, Baltimore and London: The John Hopkins University Press 1982.
R.E. Adler, Medical Firsts, From Hippocrates to the Human Genome, New Jersey: John Willey & Sons, Inc. 2004.
R. Bivins, Alternative Medicine? A History, Oxford: Oxford UP 2007.
F. Gonzalez-Crussi, A Short History of Medicine, The Modern Library, New York 2008.
J. Le Fanu, The Rise and Fall of Modern Medicine, Abacus, London 1999.
I. Loundon, Western Medicine, An Illustrated History, Oxford: Oxford UP 1997.
V. Nutton, Ancient Medicine, London and New York: Routledge 2004.
R. Porter, The Greatest Benefit to Mankind, A Medical History of Humanity from Antiquity to the Present, London: Fontana Press 1999.
J. Wynbrandt, The Excruciating History of Dentistry, New York 1998.
Class attendance and preparation (requested readings ) / 30
Engagement will be assessed at the end of each of the four sessions (10 points per session for deep/sustained engagement; 5 points for passive engagement). / 40
Narrative assessment of demonstrating knowledge (15 points for comprehensive description of knowledge; 8 points if participants miss subtleties; 3 points for descriptions that fail to “express how it all goes together.” / 15
Oral exam (at the end of the last seminar) / 15
100%
GRADING SCALE
Honors / >90%
Good / 75-90%
Satisfactory/Pass / 65-75 %
Unsatisfactory/Fail / <65%
The dates of this course will be arranged in accordance with the students’ schedule, in two subsequent weeks. The course can take place either in Spring 2016, or during Summer 2016 (before the end of August).
Week / Topic / Required Reading
1 / Bloody Beginnings / Blood and Guts: A History of Surgery (BBC 4 Documentary episode 1 Bloody Beginnings)
2 / From Barbers to Surgeons / F. Gonzalez-Crussi, The Rise of Surgery, in: A Short History of Medicine, New York: The Modern Library 2008, 23 – 48.
3 / Technology, Transplantology, Psychosurgery / M. Raz, Psychosurgery, Industry and Personal Responsibility, 1940 – 1965, in: Social History of Medicine 23:1 (2010), 116 – 133. M. Lock, Twice Dead, Organ Transplants and the Reinvention of Death, chapter II Technology in Extremis, University of California Press 2002, 57 – 77.
Other Pertinent Course Information
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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact Disability Services, in Cain Hall, Room B118, or call 845-1637. For additional information visit http://disability.tamu.edu
Any student with a disability who needs accommodation should inform the instructor at the beginning of the course.
Academic Integrity
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“An Aggie does not lie, cheat, or steal, or tolerate those who do.”
College of Medicine
Professionalism and integrity Statement (Academic Honesty and Plagiarism)
All College of Medicine students are required to comply with the student code of conduct and the academic integrity and honesty standards published in each component’s Student Handbook. Disciplinary action will be taken in accordance with the policies of each component. Students found guilty of Academic Dishonesty will receive an “F”/Unsatisfactory in the course. For a full list of actions qualifying as academic dishonesty, please review the College of Medicine Student Handbook at http://medicine.tamhsc.edu/student-affairs/docs/handbook.pdf.
According to the Aggie Honor System Office, plagiarism is defined as the appropriation of another person's ideas, processes, results, or words without giving appropriate credit. Intentionally, knowingly, or carelessly presenting the work of another as one’s own (i.e., without crediting the author or creator). Plagiarism and other academic misconduct definitions can be viewed on the Aggie Honor System Office website; http://aggiehonor.tamu.edu/RulesAndProcedures/HonorSystemRules.aspx#definitions.
E-mail Access and FERPA
The College of Medicine is communicating all official information to students through the students’ TAMHSC e-mail accounts. Please check the account frequently during the semester for updates.
This course is supported with web-based and/or e-mail activities. In order to take advantage of these additional resources and participate fully in the course, you have been assigned an e-mail address by the Texas A&M Health Science Center. This e-mail address is for internal use only, so that faculty may communicate with you and the entire class. By registering for this course, you are agreeing to allow your classmates to have access to this e-mail address. Should you have any questions, please contact the TAMU’s Office of the Registrar at 979-845-1031.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), which the HSC complies fully, is intended to protect the privacy of education records, to establish the rights of students to inspect and review their education records and to provide guidelines for the correction of inaccurate or misleading data through informal and formal hearings. Students also have the right to file complaints with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Office of the Department of Education in Washington, D.C., concerning alleged failures by the HSC to comply with the act.
Mistreatment of Students
The College of Medicine is committed to providing a positive learning environment in which students can meet their academic goals based on mutual respect in the teacher/learner relationship. Both parties must be sensitive to the needs of others and differences in gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age or disability. As outlined in the Student Handbook under the section titled Standards of Conduct in the Teacher-Learner Relationship, belittlement, intimidation and humiliation are unacceptable for effective learning and undermine self-esteem. Breaches involving student mistreatment may result in a faculty or staff member being sanctioned or the loss of faculty and/or staff appointment. These policies address student mistreatment involving College of Medicine employees, residents, affiliate staff, or patients. Mistreatment may be reported through the College of Medicine telephone hotline, 1(855)-397-9835 or through an online form at http://medicine.tamhsc.edu/current/student-mistreatment-form.html. For a full list of reporting avenues, please refer to the Student Handbook under the Mistreatment Policy.
Exposure and Occupational Hazard
The Needle Stick Policy and Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure information for Medical Students may be accessed in the Student Handbook at: http://medicine.tamhsc.edu/student-affairs/docs/handbook.pdf
Note: More information is available on the aforementioned topics to all students on the College of Medicine website.
Date Created/Revised: January 2016_____ By: Michael Schwartz, Marcin Moskalewicz
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