Explore what makes women's care different
Women’s Medicine: An Inside look at Treatment, Intervention, and Surgery
Consider this: 63% of the top 10 surgical procedures are performed on women. More than ½ of any doctor’s patients will be women. Symptoms for common conditions such as heart disease and Lupus express themselves differently in women than in men. That’s why for anyone thinking about a future in medicine or healthcare, this course is an absolute must. Gain insight into menstruation, birth control, pregnancy, hormonal shifts, and more. Learn to think like a doctor who faces health issues like these every day.
Program Dates
Multiple 2- and 4-week sessions.
Eligibility
For students ages 13+.
Fees
$1195
Learning about women’s health is essential to becoming a good doctor
How You Will Benefit:
- Learn to think like a doctor
- Practice diagnosing medical conditions
- Know the medical conditions associated with women
- Understand how the same disease can impact men and women differently
- Get an inside look at the varieties of contraception
- Be able to explain the menstrual cycle and process of fertilization
- Discover the many careers associated with medicine and healthcare
- Earn a Certificate of Completion from Wake Forest University
Apply Now for the Next Available Course
Women's Medicine: An Inside Look at Treatment, Intervention, and Surgery
December 19 - January 2
Length: 2 weeks
Cost: $1195
Application Deadline: Sunday, December 12, 2021
3 Learning Advantages Designed for You
Final Capstone Project
All online immersion courses culminate in a special Capstone project that allows you to:
- Demonstrate what you've learned in a presentation
- Choose one of three topics showing what you've learned about healthcare from the patient journey
- Use any media you prefer— text, video, photography, PowerPoint
Mentoring
You’ll receive personal guidance from a mentor who can support you and answer questions as you deepen your learning experience. You can expect:
- Encouragement and direction on all assignments
- Inspiration, motivation and confidence to help you succeed
- Brainstorming and ideation help as you prepare for your final Capstone project
Flexible Learning
- 100% online, works with your schedule
- 30 hours of total asynchronous instruction and course work, including engaging multimedia, simulations, and curated assignments for which you will receive guidance and support
- Online sessions with your course mentors
- Meet fellow students online
Meet Your Online Immersion Faculty Members
Dr. Joshua F. Nitsche, Associate Professor, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Wake Forest School of Medicine
Dr. Nitsche specializes in Maternal-Fetal Care, specifically pregnancy complications. He is a member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, The Society of Simulation in Healthcare, and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine. He is a graduate of the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
Dr. Oona Likhyani O'Neill, Clinical Associate Professor, Department Obstetrics & Gynecology, Wake Forest School of Medicine
Dr. O'Neill has been an active faculty member at Wake Forest School of Medicine for the past 13 years. She has taught medical students at all stages of training, including surgical technique and childbirth. Dr. O'Neill has been a mentor for the Medical Students section of AMWA (American Medical Women's Association) as well as for the OBGYN interest group.
Meet the Mentors
Allie
Medical student at the Wake Forest School of Medicine. She earned a BA in Politics & International Affairs from Wake Forest University and an MS in Medical Physiology from Case Western Reserve University. Allie also works in the Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, where she's published over ten peer-reviewed papers in journals such as "Obstetrics & Gynecology" and the "American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology." As an expert birth doula, she's been featured in numerous national media outlets including O: The Oprah Magazine, Cosmopolitan Magazine, Glamour Magazine, and Fox News.
Abby
Medical student at Wake Forest School of Medicine. She also works as a Research Fellow in the Wake Forest School of Medicine Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Abby completed her pre-med requirements at UNC Greensboro and became a doula shortly thereafter. At Wake Forest, she founded the Deacon Doulas volunteer program.
Molly
Medical student at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine. She's applying to residency this year in general surgery. Molly also earned a BA from McGill University and a Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Certificate from Georgetown University.
Karolina
Medical student at Wake Forest School of Medicine. She plans to apply to a military OB-GYN residency in the coming months as she's commissioned in the U.S. Army under the Health Professions Scholarship Program. Karolina also received a BA from Duke University and an MS from Drexel University College of Medicine.
Rachel
Medical student at Wake Forest School of Medicine. At Wake Forest, she's the president for the OB/GYN interest group and has served as a mentor coordinator for their chapter of the American Medical Women's Association (AMWA). Rachel earned a BS in Biochemistry, with a minor in Biomanufacturing from North Carolina State University.
How to Apply:
It’s easy. No transcripts or letters of recommendation are required. Our application will ask you to provide the following:
- Basic contact information for you and your parent or guardian.
- Why you wish to take this course. You can tell your story through writing, video, photos — any media you prefer.
NOTE: please submit all application materials in English
Begin the guided process. It should take only a few minutes of your time to answer the questions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How will you be graded? What are assignments like? How much time do you get to turn around a project? When do you find out if you’re accepted?
Answers to your questions hereScholarships
We offer need-based scholarships in each cohort to students exhibiting high potential who need assistance affording the associated cost. If you would like to be considered for a scholarship but you:
- Haven't applied to the program, complete your application now. The scholarship application is included.
- Applied to the program and didn't fill out a scholarship request, reach out to us at support@onlineimmersion.wfu.edu for assistance.
- Are unsure about whether or not you applied for a scholarship, reach out to us at support@onlineimmersion.wfu.edu for assistance.