Medicine/Christian Physician Formation (MCPF)

MCPF 510. Christian Physician Formation. 4 Units.

First in a three-year course sequence. Applies principles presented in RELR 704 to assist students in developing identities as physicians continuing the healing ministry of Jesus through co-led presentations by School of Religion and Medicine faculty and discussion in LIFE Communities. Professional identity building themes include spiritual formation, community engagement, resilience, professionalism, healthy habits and life-long learning.
Prerequisite or concurrent: RELR 704.

MCPF 610. Christian Physician Formation. 2 Units.

Second in a three-year course sequence. Continues MCPF 510 with a focus on personal wellness. Assists students in developing identities as physicians continuing the healing ministry of Jesus through co-led presentations by School of Religion and Medicine faculty and discussion in LIFE Communities. Professional identity building themes include spiritual formation, community engagement, resilience, professionalism, healthy habits and life-long learning.

MCPF 710. Christian Physician Formation. 3 Units.

Third in a three-year course sequence. Continues MCPF 510 and MCPF 610 with a focus on integration. Assists students in developing identities as physicians continuing the healing ministry of Jesus through co-led presentations by School of Religion and Medicine faculty and discussion in LIFE Communities. Professional identity building themes include spiritual formation, community engagement, resilience, professionalism, healthy habits and life-long learning.

MCPF 810. Christian Physician Formation Senior Elective. 3 Units.

Fourth-year medical students will develop their abilities to coach, teach, give feedback, learn about mental health support, and practice small group facilitation. By continuing the course objectives of MCPF 510, 610, 710 now in a role of peer leader, they are solidifying their knowledge of the threads: service, whole person care, spirituality, lifestyle medicine, and professionalism while gaining new skills in coaching, supporting students and leading small group discussions.
Prerequisite: MCPF 510, MCPF 610, MCPF 710.