Medicine & Scientific Research

Medicine and Scientific Research provides youth with knowledge and skills to explore careers in this field. Youth learn about global healthcare, from home remedies to national healthcare systems. They explore different types of sustainable healthcare, from eco-friendly hospitals to responsible medical waste management. Youth also examine how advancements in medical research contribute to sustainability and ethical medical practices. Through case studies and interactive activities, youth gain insights into the evolving landscape of medicine and research.

Global Nomads uses the power of storytelling to promote empathy and bring social topics to life through day-to-day realities. Participating youth read authentic, impactful stories from youth participants around the world that reveal deep truths about global issues, then enhance the conversation by sharing their own stories with fellow Student to World users. All participants are eligible to participate in moderated live conversations with other youth from around the world.

About The Course

Who
Should Register?

Educators
Classroom teachers and school administrators.

Group leaders & mentors
Afterschool programs and groups, faith-based organizations, scouting, clubs, etc.

Independent learners
Individual youth participants.

Free Courses

Online Access, 4 Learning Modules,
Live Virtual Events, Age 13 – 19,
English, Arabic, American Sign Languag

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Teachers, Educators, & Leaders
Create an account and invite students or youth participants.

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Students
If your teacher or group facilitator gave you a code.

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Independent Learners
Take a course on your own.

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Text + Video Formats

Experience this content through your choice of learning paths.

Text-based
course

Includes written text, images, videos, and multimedia.

  • Interactive lessons
  • Respond to embedded videos and images
  • Understand key vocabulary
  • Read personal stories from real users
  • Submit and share stories

Content is available in a growing selection of languages:

  • English
  • Arabic
  • American Sign Language
  • More languages in development

Video-based
course

The same content, but explained through video conversations.
  • Video depiction of the course content
  • Closed Captions
  • American Sign Language interpretation
  • Image descriptions
  • Youth narration

Learning
Modules

Module 1:

Everyday Health

Youth learn about types of healthcare and the accessibility of healthcare for different people. They also explore the concept of home remedies and traditional medicine.

Module 2:

Healthcare Systems

Youth explore bias and discrimination across healthcare systems, taking into account justice and physical environments. They also learn about different economic models for healthcare systems.

Module 3:

Health And Sustainability

Youth consider the importance of environmental health, eco-friendly practices, and the ‘green’ healthcare industry as they reflect on the materials used in healthcare.

Module 4:

Everyday Action

Youth read about the skills needed for a future in the Medicine and Scientific Research industry. They design goals in order to further explore a career in this field, keeping in mind justice and sustainability.

Learning
Objectives

  • Learn about healthcare as a right and/or a privilege.
  • Explore different ways to access healthcare.
  • Explore traditional medicine and home remedies around the world and why people use them.
  • Learn about health and well-being in terms of physical environments.
  • Consider different economic models for healthcare systems.
  • Consider biases and discrimination within healthcare systems.
  • Learn about health tourism.
  • Consider the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare systems across the world.
  • Learn about environmental health.
  • Explore the idea of single use plastics in healthcare.
  • Understand the ‘green’ healthcare industry.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Standards
Alignments

The Common Career Technical Core (CCTC)

Career Ready Practices

  • Consider the environmental, social and economic impacts of decisions.
  • Plan education and career path aligned to personal goals.

Health Science Career Cluster (HL)

  • Determine academic subject matter, in addition to high school graduation requirements, necessary for pursuing a health science career.
  • Evaluate the roles and responsibilities of individual members as part of the healthcare team and explain their role in promoting the delivery of quality health care.
  • Analyze the legal and ethical responsibilities, limitations and implications of actions within the healthcare workplace.
  • Evaluate accepted ethical practices with respect to cultural, social and ethnic differences within the healthcare workplace.

Biotechnology Research & Development Career Pathway (HL-BRD)

  • Summarize and explain the larger ethical, moral and legal issues related to biotechnology research, product development and use in society

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Career Cluster™ (ST)

  • Describe and follow safety, health and environmental standards related to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) workplaces.

United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
  • Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities
  • Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

CASEL Social & Emotional Learning

  • Self Awareness
  • Self Management
  • Responsible Decision Making

Asia Society Global Competencies

  • Investigate the world
  • Recognize perspectives
  • Communicate ideas
  • Take Action

21st Century Skills

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Creativity and Innovation
  • Information Literacy
  • Media Literacy
  • Technology Literacy
  • Flexibility and Adaptability
  • Initiative and Self-Direction
  • Productivity and Accountability
  • Leadership and Responsibility

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