489 - Teaching Workshop. Teaching Introductory Sociology to Premeds: Moving from "Is it on the MCAT® ?" to Developing the Sociological Imagination

Session Submission Type: Workshop

Abstract

Starting in the spring of 2015, students who take the Medical College Admission Test® (MCAT®) need to know introductory sociology concepts and apply that knowledge to solving problems. The revised exam assesses competencies that combine knowledge and scientific inquiry and reasoning skills in the natural sciences and the behavioral and social sciences.
Join this hands-on workshop to:
• Find out which sociology content is covered on the revised MCAT exam
• Explore sample MCAT questions and how they assess competencies in solving real-world, interdisciplinary problems
• Learn about an online community for sharing teaching resources that can be used as an instructional aid
• Discuss the opportunities and challenges that the revised test presents for your courses and departments
Having pre-meds in your sociology course doesn’t mean you’ll be stuck with students asking “is that on the test.” Together, let’s investigate the opportunities it presents for improving student learning outcomes.

Sub Unit

• Teaching Workshop

Session Organizer

• Edward L. Kain, Southwestern University

Leader

• Edward L. Kain, Southwestern University

Co-Leaders

• Elizabeth Borland, College of New Jersey

• Lucas Grisham, Southwestern University

• Mitchell Petersen, Southwestern University

• Julie Goolsby, Association of American Medical Colleges