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MED 291

Diagnostic Medicine on Television: Truths vs. Theatrics

UNITS:1
GRADING:Medical Satisfactory/No Credit
LEVEL:Graduate
GER:—

Join us for an exciting journey into the world of medical mysteries with our dynamic course led by former directors of Stanford's Consultative Medicine clinic! Dive into the captivating realm of diagnosis as we dissect intriguing cases from the beloved TV show House, examining how the media portrays the art and science of unraveling complex medical puzzles.In this engaging course, you'll not only critique the dramatizations on screen but also compare them to real-life cases, gaining invaluable insights into the foundational concepts that define a true complex disease mystery clinic. This course promises to ignite your passion for medicine and sharpen your analytical skills. Get ready to unlock the secrets of diagnostic dilemmas and discover the thrill of solving real-life medical mysteries with the PIs and Visiting Faculty, Justin Lotfi, MD. Enroll now and be part of an unforgettable experience that blends entertainment with education!

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1 Term
Seminar 1Open
ID: 22732
0 / 30 enrolled
DAYS:Thursday
TIME:12 PM – 1:20 PM
LOCATION:School of Medicine Room
INSTRUCTOR:
Lin, Bryant, Geng, Linda
1unit

MED 291: Diagnostic Medicine on Television: Truths vs. Theatrics

1 units · Medical Satisfactory/No Credit

Join us for an exciting journey into the world of medical mysteries with our dynamic course led by former directors of Stanford's Consultative Medicine clinic! Dive into the captivating realm of diagnosis as we dissect intriguing cases from the beloved TV show House, examining how the media portrays the art and science of unraveling complex medical puzzles.In this engaging course, you'll not only critique the dramatizations on screen but also compare them to real-life cases, gaining invaluable insights into the foundational concepts that define a true complex disease mystery clinic. This course promises to ignite your passion for medicine and sharpen your analytical skills. Get ready to unlock the secrets of diagnostic dilemmas and discover the thrill of solving real-life medical mysteries with the PIs and Visiting Faculty, Justin Lotfi, MD. Enroll now and be part of an unforgettable experience that blends entertainment with education!

Offered in Autumn 2026 at Stanford University.

Autumn 2026 sections

  • Seminar — Thursday 12:00 PM – 1:20 PM — School of Medicine Room — Lin, Bryant, Geng, Linda (Graduate)

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