MED 662 - Culinary Medicine Elective

(1 to 2 units)

Rotation entails select nutrition modules on various disease states, popular diets, and hands-on skills classes. Students will participate in, and implement the medical nutrition curriculum at UNR Med for first and second-year medical students. The student will be expected to complete 1-2 modules/week of elective and a project that aligns with the goals of the student as well as the curriculum. A summary of their project will be required at the end of the elective.

Maximum units a student may earn: 2

Prerequisite(s): 4th year medical student; instructor approval required.

Grading Basis: Medical School Grades
Units of Independent Study: 1
Offered: Every Fall and Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. acquire an expanded knowledge base and decision-making capabilities in the incorporation of medical nutrition therapy in the practice of medicine.
2. identify areas of need within healthcare settings in which nutrition and lifestyle modifications will improve the outcome of various disease states.
3. demonstrate an understanding of and implement culinary medicine modification principles and be able to educate patients in order to improve health outcome measures within socio-economic and cultural environments.
4. educate medical professionals and allied health profession students in medical nutrition by offering hands on cooking skills classes, didactic sessions, and small group module discussions.
5. develop the ability to use self-awareness of culinary medicine knowledge, skills, and lifestyle management to engage in appropriate help-seeking behaviors for personal wellness that translates into overall improved patient care.

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