RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 An introductory course in philosophy of medicine JF Medical Humanities JO J Med Humanit FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and Institute of Medical Ethics SP 54 OP 56 DO 10.1136/jmh.2003.000154 VO 30 IS 1 A1 A Rudnick YR 2004 UL http://mh.bmj.com/content/30/1/54.abstract AB Philosophy of medicine, narrowly defined as ontology and epistemology of medicine, is a well developed research field, yet education in this field is less well developed. The aim of this paper is to present an educational development in philosophy of medicine—an introductory course in philosophy of medicine. Central features of the course are described. Participants (medical undergraduate students) scored high on average. The conclusion is that further such educational ventures in philosophy of medicine should be developed and implemented.