ESP Biography

In the U.S., we pay a lot for healthcare: in fact, we have the highest healthcare spending in the world, but arguably worse outcomes than our developed partners. Given resource constraints, governments must decide what sicknesses and populations to prioritize when designing their healthcare systems. In this class, we’ll dive into the mechanics of creating a healthcare system and investigate who pays for healthcare, where money is invested, and how health policy intersects with innovation in the medtech space.

We will be discussing hard-hitting questions at the intersection of healthcare and ethics. Delving into various case studies in media, popular culture, and biomedical research, we will explore the importance of patient advocacy and autonomy in ensuring high-quality medical care. Come and learn what we owe to each other and why ethics is a key element in any discipline. Disclaimer: We will be discussing heavy topics in healthcare, including potentially terminal illness and death.

We will be discussing hard-hitting questions at the intersection of healthcare and ethics. Delving into various case studies in media, popular culture, and biomedical research, we will explore the importance of patient advocacy and autonomy in ensuring high-quality medical care. Come and learn what we owe to each other and why ethics is a key element in any discipline. Disclaimer: We will be discussing heavy topics in healthcare, including potentially terminal illness and death.

In the U.S., we pay a lot for healthcare: in fact, we have the highest healthcare spending in the world, but arguably worse outcomes than our developed partners. Given resource constraints, governments must decide what sicknesses and populations to prioritize when designing their healthcare systems. In this class, we’ll dive into the mechanics of creating a healthcare system and investigate who pays for healthcare, where money is invested, and how health policy intersects with innovation in the medtech space.

[content warning: this movie is rated PG but involves sexually suggestive dialogue, suicide attempts in fantasy contexts, and mild profanity. Viewer discretion is advised.] What makes a fulfilling life? How does one escape from the routine of reality? What defines human existence? For centuries, philosophers have struggled with these basic questions. In this class, we will attempt to answer them by watching the 1993 film Groundhog Day starring Bill Murray. The class will consist of a movie screening, followed by an in-class discussion of philosophical topics in the film. Popcorn and snacks will be provided.

We will be discussing hard-hitting questions at the intersection of healthcare and ethics. Delving into various case studies in media, popular culture, and biomedical research, we will explore the importance of patient advocacy and autonomy in ensuring high-quality medical care. Come and learn what we owe to each other and why ethics is a key element in any discipline. No experience required! Disclaimer: We will be discussing heavy topics in healthcare, including potentially terminal illness and death.