This course will discuss population health and healthcare systems in contemporary China, Japan, and Korea (north and south), in comparative perspective with other health systems. Topics include the social determinants of health, demographic transition and population aging, control of infectious and chronic non-communicable diseases, healthcare financing, health insurance, health service delivery, payment incentives, competition, pharmaceutical policy, long-term care, and regulation. See Explore Courses for enrollment information.

A 2-quarter sequence for students interested in understanding Chinese healthcare systems and culture, while navigating potentially difficult conversations in Mandarin. See Explore Courses for enrollment information.

For students interested in the history and science of Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and  how modern science shapes our understanding of East-West integrative health. This course is open to undergraduates, medical students, and graduate students. See Explore Courses for enrollment information.

For students interested in advancing their knowledge around cancer etiology and prevention in Asian Americans and raising awareness to acheive greater health equity. This course is open to undergraduates, medical students, and graduate students. See Explore Courses for enrollment information.

For students interested in examining how public policy, stigma, and cultural/linguistic barriers affect healthcare for the Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Community. This course is open to undergraduates, medical students, and graduate students. See Explore Courses for enrollment information.

For students interested in exploring  Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander health from clinical, epidemiological, and biological perspectives. This course is open to undergraduates, medical students, and graduate students. 

For students who want to change the world! Hear from leaders who have changed the world through nonprofits, business, and government and work on your own project with a team. This course is open to undergraduates, medical students, and graduate students. 

First Week's lecture and conversation with A-lan Holt (Associate Director at Stanford Institute for Diversity in the Arts), Mark Gonzales (IDA Visiting Artist), and Professor Stephen Murphy Shigematsu (CSRE).