COURSE DESCRIPTION
Perhaps illness in humans is the only malady not brought on by defects in our nature. Going back beyond the Greeks, we have questioned why it is that we become ill and, moreover, what can we do about it. The history of medicine is absolutely fascinating.

Together, devote eight weeks to the stories of doctors, scientists, leaders, geniuses, philosophers and quacks (men and women alike) who have led civilization along a path to modern medicine in the twenty-first century.

However, more than just history, there are writings by insightful authors that explore the subject as well. The second hour of each class will be devoted to open group discussion of medically related assigned readings, both fiction and nonfiction. Authors will include Willa Cather, Nathaniel Hawthorne, William Carlos Williams, Atul Gawande, Richard Selzer, Andrea Barrett and Suleika Jaouad.

COURSE LEADERS
Seth Malin earned his MD degree from Jefferson Medical College. He is a general surgeon who takes refuge in fine writing and good music. Roy Carman received his MD degree from Georgetown University, is a gastroenterologist, and was an associate clinical professor at Rutgers Medical School.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Please note: This Evergreen Forum course offers a in-person experience only which means it will not be recorded. Any general questions or concerns about this event should be directed to CMAP at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by calling 609-751-9699.

SENIOR SCHOLARSHIPS are available. Please contact Johanna Peters, Director of Social Services at 609.751.9699, ext. 111 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to submit a request form by following the link here to apply.

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