- Education:Bachelor of Arts, Writing & Literature, Bard College (2002)
Master of Arts, English Language Arts Education, New York University (2006)
Scholarly, Research, and/or Practical Interests
David Sechrest is interested in the advancement of academic writing skills as well as the unique goals of writing in the health sciences. His particular focus is narrative medicine, an interdisciplinary domain that combines elements of both the humanities and health fields as a tool for practitioners to better understand their identities, and those of their patients, in the context of the healthcare system. As the senior writing coordinator for the Sargent Writing Center, Sechrest utilizes these principles to challenge students as part of his writing support role across multiple Sargent core courses and programs. His role and interests also include curriculum design, collaborative teaching strategies, and best practices for the integration of AI tools in higher education.
Courses Taught
SAR HP151: Introduction to Health Professions
Through readings, discussion and written work, we explore the functions of the health and rehabilitation disciplines. An introduction to the health care system and social impact of health and disability is also considered especially with respect to allocation of resources to improve outcomes. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: Oral and/or Signed Communication. (Credits: 2)
SAR HP252: Health and Disability Across the Lifespan
Undergraduate Prerequisites: First Year Writing Seminar (e.g., WR 100 or WR 120) - Overview of health development across the lifespan followed by an examination of common conditions that typically begin in certain stages. Each condition will be examined for its individual, group and systemic impacts. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: Writing-Intensive Course. (Credits: 4)
SAR HP353: Organization and Delivery of Health Care in the U.S.
Undergraduate Prerequisites: First Year Writing Seminar (e.g., WR 100 or WR 120) - The focus of this interdisciplinary course is on increasing the student's understanding of the health care system, the social, environmental, and behavioral factors that affect health care, and on increasing the student's ability to work in interdisciplinary teams. The student will actively engage in individual work, group discussion and teamwork through written, oral, and web site assignments. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: Writing-Intensive Course. (Credits: 4)
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