Symposium on Society and Medicine
2010 Series: Controversies in Medicine
Controversy has always played a role in the practice of medicine. Controversy can fuel inspiration and often paves the way to research and discovery. The Department of Medicine Symposium on Society and Health is an ongoing program that seeks to inform and encourage a continuing dialogue at Stanford and throughout the nation on topics central to today’s health care atmosphere.
The 2010 series,” Controversies in Medicine,” will bring noteworthy experts to discuss the dynamic issues and crucial decision that physicians face in the 21st century. The speakers will appear at Medicine Grand Rounds in 2009-2010.
Upcoming Speakers include:
| Date | Speaker |
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Sept.9, 2009
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Ralph Horwitz, MD Arthur Bloomfield Professor Chair He is internationally known for innovative research in the field of clinical investigation and outcomes research. Dr. Horwitz has been instrumental in training a generation of leaders in clinical epidemiology and patient-oriented research and health policy in medicine, pediatrics, surgery, and psychiatry. Topic: Epidemiologic Flaw-Catching and Bullshit Detection |
| Oct.21, 2009 |
Paul Volberding, MD Professor and Vice Chair, UCSF Department of Medicine As a renowed clinical researcher in the field of AIDS/HIV, Dr. Volberding works with researchers all over the world in the field of AIDS/HIV prevention. He is involved in studies investigating the interactions of HIV/AIDS with other infections and conditions including hepatitis, anemia, and AIDS-related malignancies. |
Dec.2, 2009 |
H. Gilbert Welch, MD, MPH Professor of Medicine and Community and Family Medicine, Dartmouth Medical Group Dr. Welch is a general internist whose research focuses on problems created by early disease detection. The majority of his work concentrates on overdiagnosis in cancer. Topic: Over-diagosnis-in Cancer |
Feb.3, 2010 |
Harlan Kumholz, MD Professor of Cardiology, Epidemiology, Public Health Dr. Klumolz, is the author of more than 250 journal articles. He serves on numerous cardiovascular care committees for national organizations, including the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology. |