EPIC

This course encourages residents of Living Learning Communities to explore topics associated with their themed community in greater depth. In particular, students will engage both campus activities (as the extra-curricular component) while also engaging in high-impact pedagogical practices--whether reading circles or final projects in the community.

Building on the design approach to career and vocational discernment introduced in Earlham seminar courses, students will apply life-design principles to their EPIC journey and their plans for post-graduation activities. The course includes study of: career discernment, professionalism, work-related values, and professional development. This course is a required prerequisite for all funded internships.

Students will learn medical, technical and clinical competencies from a variety of health care professionals with the goal of becoming a trained Health Coach. This course serves as a required pre-program orientation course for students participating in the partnered Center for Global Health and Reid Hospital Community Medicine Program.

Students will serve as Health Coaches to matched Richmond area community members under the supervision of the Reid Hospital Community Medicine Partners. Students will meet clients once per week and regularly report to the partner team.