History of medicine courses explore the development of medical knowledge, institutions, practices, and cultural authority; the history of diseases; the history of public health and health policy; and the role of medicine, health, and disease in history. This minor provides valuable grounding for students interested in the health professions, history and the social sciences, environmental studies, public policy, and the sciences. Students gain research experience and have opportunities to tailor their curriculum to meet their specific interests. For additional information, please contact the director of undergraduate studies for the Program in the History of Medicine at hmed@umn.edu or 612-624-1909.