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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Space Medicine by Duke University

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About the Course

Have you ever wondered what it would take for humans to travel beyond the comforts of our home planet, Earth? You are invited to join us in Space Medicine - an online experience facilitated by two recent Duke graduates in which you will learn about and engage in the most pressing medical challenges facing NASA and others advancing the future of space exploration. Space Medicine is a free, non-certificate course featuring interactive modules and weekly live discussions. Participants will reflect on questions pertinent to the future of human health in space, such as: - How do humans respond to extreme environments? - How can engineers, doctors, and scientific researchers come together to prevent space related health issues before they occur? - If future generations of humans attempt to live in space, what challenges will they face? - Which evolutionary adaptations to living on Earth are useful to surviving a months- or years-long voyage? No prior experience in science or medicine is required, as life science concepts will be introduced as necessary. At the end of the course, you will have gained valuable experience in applying modern medicine to space-based situations, from space flight to journeying to Mars....

Top reviews

SG

Sep 23, 2022

I think it was very good as an introduction to space medicine. At the end of the course it would be good to have a few pointers on where to go next or suggestions to a couple of things to read next

SR

Apr 10, 2022

Very helpful and in depth introduction to Space Medicine and areas of it that are relevant to know about when considering this as a career choice. Thank you for making this available for everyone.

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By Colleen M

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Apr 13, 2022

Thank you Nicholas and Dominic The course was very informative and interesting I enjoyed your lecturing style, the videos were great. I would have like a transcript for Caissons Disease.

By Salimbabu A A

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Jan 31, 2022

it is very helpful and informative class..thank you

By Anandamay M

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Sep 25, 2022

Excellent course!

If we recall the early days of human navigation on sea, many diseases were discovered, technologies invented, and thus, with the sacrifice of thousands of seafarers, has come the reward of safety. Similarly for air travels. We are yet toddlers trying to get a glimpse outside our known terrestrial knowledge and experience. So with greater challenges, innumerable (and I mean it) human sacrifices, will be get to reach the desired safety of space travel. At 50 years, with Diabetes, early kidney disease, IHD, and a h/o CVA, myself, an Obstetrician in a remote rural town in India, will probably never see that day. Yet I do see that day! ..... when intelligent robots will manage a self-sustained human settlement in many different parts of our Solar System. Everyday as I witness new lives being brought into this world, I just wonder what's in store for their future .... poverty, diseases, crime for the most unfortunates; or a better life with adequate nutrition, hygiene, education, job-satisfaction, and a society of healthy minds. But I am optimistic. One day, even the least developed countries will reach that state of physical, mental, and social health, which we all desire. I not just hope; I do know. So my regards to all involved in space explorations, around the world, for advancing human civilization. And thanks so much for this wonderful discourse .... feeling fortunate to know to many things from you guys. Thanks all again.

By Alex K

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Jan 8, 2023

It was a lot of new information kind of like a general knowledge but of the future. As this may be essential knowledge in coming days when finally become interplanetary species.

Or so that is what I think.

By Stephen G

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Sep 24, 2022

I think it was very good as an introduction to space medicine. At the end of the course it would be good to have a few pointers on where to go next or suggestions to a couple of things to read next

By Anastasija F

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Nov 16, 2022

It was really interesting and fascinating journey diving into so specific and difficult areas as space and diving medicine areas. Appreciate creators enthusiasm creating this amazing course!

By Timothy Y

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Jun 20, 2022

interesting and a good introduction to Space Medicine, taking you through the history of Aviation Medicine and bringing the evolving field and difficulties to light

By Susan B

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Nov 19, 2022

Interesting overview of elements of space medicine taught in an understandable way. I particularly enjoyed week 6.

By Freeha S

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Aug 8, 2022

Please provide a certificate for this course completion. It was a very informative course.

By Michael S M M

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Jul 25, 2022

Amazing! I'm an enthusiast of all these improvements in our Medicine.

By Andres C

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Jul 5, 2022

It was awesome! It was informative and inspiring! I love it.

By Arinze E

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Jun 9, 2022

A Very Thoughtful and Challenging Course.

A Useful Course.

By Scott B

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Apr 5, 2022

Good Topics and very well organized. Great Case Studies.

By Editor A

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Sep 27, 2022

IT WAS QUITE KNOWLEDGABLE AND INFORMATION COURSE

By Abdelrahman O

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Jul 19, 2022

loved it, very informative and top presentation,

By kevin f

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Jun 20, 2022

Great course everything was explained perfectly.

By kanzah b

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Sep 6, 2022

it was really helpful course .learned alot

By Rose J M

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Jun 4, 2022

This was an amazing experience.

By Tran N

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Oct 19, 2022

Easy to understand course

By Mohana S

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Jul 15, 2022

Its absolutely brilliant

By Ali A

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Jan 21, 2024

need a certificate

By Tat P M

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Sep 7, 2022

very interesting

By Paul J G

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Apr 7, 2022

Very interesting!

By SERDAR S

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Jul 20, 2022

Really, so good

By Alexander G

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Jul 23, 2022

Super danke