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 www.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.