Computing for Medicine: An Experience Report
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Abstract
We report our experience developing and teaching a computing elective course for students enrolled in a Doctor of Medicine (MD) program. Students participated in a series of workshops to learn and practice programming, and gained additional experience by completing programming assignments. Students then participated in a novel seminar series delivered by experts who each discussed one application of computing to medicine. Each seminar included a corresponding programming project where students worked with the ideas introduced in the seminar and practiced their newly-acquired programming skills. We found that by streaming the students into levels based on prior experience, carefully scaffolding project handouts, and having each seminar co-led by a faculty member, we are able to support students --- even beginners --- to succeed. Students report that the topics are relevant, they appreciate the medical context of the programming exercises, and they would recommend the program to others.
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