Health Systems Sciences II
2025-2026 Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine Student Handbook and Academic Catalog
   

HSS 602 - Health Systems Sciences II


Course Description: Health Systems Science II offers an introduction to the tools, resources, and application of ethics to the conduct of research as a medical student at KansasCOM. Additionally, this course will offer opportunities to apply knowledge of scientific rigor in the critical appraisal of literature relevant to the curricular content. HSS II explores the impact of social context and societal systems on the health of individuals and populations through the lens of the biopsychosocial model of health and the new science of stress biology. Students will evaluate the mechanisms by which a physician can leverage their status as a healer and trusted scientist to partner with patients for the betterment of their health. Credits: 2