On Designing Courses in Evolutionary Medicine

摘要

Can one develop a syllabus for a course in evolutionary medicine that covers both its diversity and its depth? What topics generate the most interest and the best discussions? How can such a course be structured to help transform students into colleagues as fast as possible? Here, I draw on my experience teaching three courses in evolutionary medicine—one a traditional lecture course, one an advanced seminar with several unusual features, and one a week-long course for professors and doctors—to answer those questions.