CONWAY, Ark. (February 6, 2019) – In the Fall 2018 semester, a new Hendrix Odyssey experience called “Medicine in Society” brought together hands-on learning, academic study, and vocational reflection for Hendrix students planning to become physicians.
Through volunteering alongside professionals with Hospice Home Care, studying and discussing articles from the Hastings Center-Bioethics Research Institute, and engaging in reflective writing exercises, students integrated their learning and gained a deeper understanding of what being a physician requires. In particular, the program encouraged students to think and reflect upon matters surrounding end-of-life care, as well as the treatment of pain and suffering in the wake of irreparable injury or compromised function.
Watch the video to see students, faculty, and hospice staff members share their perspectives on the experience. Learn more about the Odyssey Program at hendrix.edu/academics/odyssey.
About Hendrix College
A private liberal arts college in Conway, Arkansas, Hendrix College consistently earns recognition as one of the country’s leading liberal arts institutions, and is featured in Colleges That Change Lives: 40 Schools That Will Change the Way You Think About Colleges. Its academic quality and rigor, innovation, and value have established Hendrix as a fixture in numerous college guides, lists, and rankings. Founded in 1876, Hendrix has been affiliated with the United Methodist Church since 1884. To learn more, visit www.hendrix.edu.
