Overview
This course provides insights from the 20th U.S. Surgeon General on the nation's major health challenges. The learning outcomes include understanding the government's role in health issues, exploring the impact of personal experiences on professional views, and discussing pressing health topics like the opioid epidemic and gun violence. The course covers skills such as analyzing research findings, evaluating policy positions, and engaging in discussions on public health matters. The teaching method involves a TEDMED discussion format between the Surgeon General and a health journalist. This course is intended for individuals interested in public health, healthcare policy, and the intersection of personal experiences with professional perspectives.
Syllabus
Intro
Police cars with flashing lights
Background
Views on health issues
Missed opportunities
Opioid epidemic
Gun violence
Are guns a public health issue
American College of Physicians position paper
CDC research on guns
Sex education
Navigating the Trump administration
What issues do you want to pursue
Personal health issues
Taught by
TEDMED