Interdisciplinary Skill Development
M.Sc Interdisciplinary Medical Science 9700
Course Description As Taken From Syllabus:
This course will provide students with a series of workshops focused on the
personal and professional skills needed to work in collaborative interdisciplinary
environments. Students will meet with the course instructor and guest lecturers
twice a month from May to August to engage in self-reflection, self-assessment,
and skill development using a variety of formats. By the end of this course,
students will be able to articulate the skills needed to successfully navigate
interdisciplinary collaborations, identify their personal strengths and specify
actionable steps they will take throughout the duration of their 1-year course-based
Masters in Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences to develop areas of growth.
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Learning Objectives:
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Articulate the skills needed to successfully navigate interdisciplinarily
collaborations -
Identify personal and professional strengths related to interdisciplinary
collaborations -
Create an action plan to develop self-identified areas of growth for
interdisciplinary skill development
Life Design
Speaker: David Feeney
Attending David Feeney's seminar on Life Design and the Design Thinking Process was a transformative experience. His approach to applying design thinking to personal growth opened my eyes to new possibilities for crafting a purposeful life. I walked away with practical tools to reimagine my path and a renewed sense of empowerment to align my actions with my core values. The seminar was a catalyst for both introspection and actionable change. Click the image on the left for the slide deck!
Odyssey Planning
Speaker: David Feeney
David Feeney’s seminar on Odyssey Planning, Workview, and Lifeview was profoundly insightful. He challenged us to explore multiple future scenarios, bridging our professional aspirations with our deeper life values. This holistic approach to planning inspired me to think beyond conventional career paths and consider how my work can truly reflect who I am at my core. It was an invaluable session that provided clarity on how to align my life's journey with my authentic self. Click the image on the right for the slide deck!
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