Description
Medical anthropology is the study of human health and disease from a cross-cultural and
evolutionary perspective. It considers the many factors –biological, cultural, and structural –
that contribute to the risk of disease and its lived experience and influence the likelihood of a
return to health. It considers the many definitions of health and emphasizes the need for an
integrated and holistic view. Students take a pair of introductory courses in medical
anthropology, one methods course, and two courses from a broad list of anthropology courses
that best suit their interests