25 to 10. 1.25 to 10 Other Hours. Exploration of individual interest and gaining of knowledge by discovery, which may also be relevant to future residency; sharpening of analytic and communication skills and critical judgment in developing a coherent thesis out of area of interest; broadening an understanding of the medical profession, clinical practice and physician-patient relations through the insights provided by the humanities disciplines; increase in understanding of how cultural, psychological and other non-medical factors affect clinical practice; stimulation of curiosity, questioning of assumptions and accepted notions, tolerance of differing values; and encouragement of self-reflection and lifelong learning to balance stresses of professional life Credits 1.
25 to 10. 1.25 to 10 Other Hours. Exploration of individual interest and gaining of knowledge by discovery, which may also be relevant to future residency; sharpening of analytic and communication skills and critical judgment in developing a coherent thesis out of area of interest; broadening an understanding of the medical profession, clinical practice and physician-patient relations through the insights provided by the humanities disciplines; increase in understanding of how cultural, psychological and other non-medical factors affect clinical practice; stimulation of curiosity, questioning of assumptions and accepted notions, tolerance of differing values; and encouragement of self-reflection and lifelong learning to balance stresses of professional life Credits 1.