| Dozent/in |
Dr. phil. Anne Marie Schumacher Dimech; KD Dr. med. Tanja Volm |
| Veranstaltungsart |
Vorlesung |
| Code |
FS261057 |
| Semester |
Frühjahrssemester 2026 |
| Durchführender Fachbereich |
Gesundheitswissenschaften |
| Studienstufe |
Master |
| Termin/e |
Mo, 23.02.2026, 12:30 - 14:00 Uhr, 3.B58
Mo, 23.02.2026, 10:15 - 12:00 Uhr, 3.B58
Mo, 02.03.2026, 12:30 - 14:00 Uhr, 3.B58
Mo, 02.03.2026, 10:15 - 12:00 Uhr, 3.B58
Mo, 09.03.2026, 12:30 - 14:00 Uhr, 3.B58
Mo, 09.03.2026, 10:15 - 12:00 Uhr, 3.B58
Mo, 16.03.2026, 12:30 - 14:00 Uhr, 3.B58
Mo, 16.03.2026, 10:15 - 12:00 Uhr, 3.B58
Mo, 23.03.2026, 12:30 - 14:00 Uhr, 3.B58
Mo, 23.03.2026, 10:15 - 12:00 Uhr, 3.B58
Mo, 30.03.2026, 12:30 - 14:00 Uhr, 3.B58
Mo, 30.03.2026, 10:15 - 12:00 Uhr, 3.B58
Mo, 13.04.2026, 12:30 - 14:00 Uhr, 3.B58
Mo, 13.04.2026, 10:15 - 12:00 Uhr, 3.B58
Mo, 20.04.2026, 12:30 - 14:00 Uhr, 3.B58
Mo, 20.04.2026, 10:15 - 12:00 Uhr, 3.B58
Mo, 27.04.2026, 12:30 - 14:00 Uhr, 3.B58
Mo, 27.04.2026, 10:15 - 12:00 Uhr, 3.B58
Mo, 04.05.2026, 12:30 - 14:00 Uhr, 3.B58
Mo, 04.05.2026, 10:15 - 12:00 Uhr, 3.B58
Mo, 11.05.2026, 12:30 - 14:00 Uhr, 3.B58
Mo, 11.05.2026, 10:15 - 12:00 Uhr, 3.B58
Mo, 18.05.2026, 12:30 - 14:00 Uhr, 3.B58
Mo, 18.05.2026, 10:15 - 12:00 Uhr, 3.B58 |
| Umfang |
4 Semesterwochenstunden |
| Inhalt |
This interdisciplinary module offers an in-depth exploration the role of sex and gender in health, disease, and medical practice. It examines gender-related health disparities, biases in healthcare, and the implications of personalized medicine. Students will critically engage with contemporary topics such as gender-inclusive healthcare, biomedical research equity, and technological advancements in FemTech. Through interactive discussions, case studies, and research-based learning, this course aims to equip students with a nuanced understanding of how gender and sex influence medical treatment, policy, and public health.
Each session (two double lessons - 3 hours) includes a lecture, interactive discussions and/or activity, and case-based learning.
1. Gender Medicine & the Biopsychosocial Model
• Moving away from a purely biomedical approach.
• How gender perspectives shape holistic healthcare.
• Implications for medical education and practice.
2. Gender Medicine & Personalized Medicine
• The shift from population-based to individualized medical care.
• How gender perspectives shape precision medicine.
3. Hormones & Health Across the Lifespan
• Male and female health
• The influence of puberty, contraception, pregnancy, and menopause/andropause
• Gender differences in hormone-related diseases and treatments.
4. Transgender Health & Medicine
• How are transgender individuals classified and treated in healthcare?
• Common health challenges and access barriers.
• Societal perceptions and their impact on medical care.
5. FemTech and Drug Development – The Future of Gender-Specific Health Technologies
• Historical and ongoing exclusion of women in clinical trials and data processing.
• Strategies for ensuring equitable representation.
• Innovations in reproductive and women’s health technology.
• Ethical concerns and commercial interests.
• Does the market truly need gender-specific health tech?
6. Gender Bias in Healthcare
• Implicit biases among healthcare professionals and patients.
• The impact of stereotypes on medical treatment.
• Gender bias in Artificial Intelligence.
• Strategies to mitigate bias in medical practice.
7. Intersexuality & Puberty-Blocking Interventions
• Medical and ethical considerations.
• Current debates and controversies.
8. Sex & Gender in Mental Health
• How gender norms shape mental health diagnoses and treatments.
• Differences in prevalence and manifestation of mental health disorders.
9. Chronic Diseases & Gender Differences
• Cardiovascular diseases, autoimmune disorders, and metabolic conditions.
• Why do men and women experience these diseases differently?
10. Reproductive Rights & Health Policy
• Gender disparities in access to reproductive healthcare.
• Ethical and legal challenges in reproductive medicine.
11. Workplace & Occupational Health
• How gender influences workplace stress, occupational diseases, and medical leave policies.
• The role of gender in physician and healthcare provider well-being.
12. Gender Perspectives in End-of-Life Care & Palliative Medicine
• How gender affects pain management, caregiving roles, and patient preferences.
13. Final Workshop & Reflection (28th May 2026)
• Interactive case study presentations.
• Discussion: Future research directions and policy implications
|
| Schlagworte |
Gender/Diversity |
| Lernziele |
By the end of this module, students will be able to:
• Understand and analyse how sex and gender impact health outcomes, medical decision-making, and healthcare policies.
• Identify gender biases in clinical practice, research, and healthcare systems.
• Explore the intersection of gender medicine with emerging fields such as personalized medicine and digital health.
• Assess the social, ethical, and political implications of gender-related medical issues.
• Develop critical perspectives on contemporary debates in gender and health sciences. |
| Sprache |
Englisch |
| Anmeldung |
Moodle: https://elearning.hsm-unilu.ch/course/view.php?id=1005
|
| Leistungsnachweis |
• Presentation of case study during semester (30%)
- Case to be presented will be provided in the first week
• Final project on a selected gender medicine topic including short presentation (70%)
- Submission of short proposal by 23rd March 2026 (feedback by 30th March)
- Written assignment
- Short presentation
Please note the date for poster presentations as part of this module’s assessment: 28. May 2026 – Selection of slots will be available in the first week of semester.
IMPORTANT: In order to earn credits and participate at the exam registration via Uni Portal within the exam registration period is MANDATORY. Further information: www.unilu.ch/en/study/courses-exams-regulations/health-sciences-and-medicine/exams/ |
| Abschlussform / Credits |
Presentation, written assignment, proposal / 6 Credits
|
| Hörer-/innen |
Nein |
| Kontakt |
anne.schumacher@unilu.ch / tanja.volm@doz.unilu.ch |
| Material |
This module will provide a critical and interactive learning environment, equipping students with essential knowledge on how gender impacts health, disease, and medical practice. |
| Literatur |
Mauvais-Jarvis, F., Merz, N. B., Barnes, P. J., Brinton, R. D., Carrero, J. J., DeMeo, D. L., ... & Suzuki, A. (2020). Sex and gender: modifiers of health, disease, and medicine. The Lancet, 396(10250), 565-582.
Regitz-Zagrosek, V. (2012). Sex and gender differences in health: Science & Society Series on Sex and Science. EMBO reports, 13(7), 596-603.
Regitz-Zagrosek, V., & Seeland, U. (2012). Sex and gender differences in clinical medicine. Sex and Gender Differences in Pharmacology, 3-22.
Subramaniapillai, S., Galea, L. A., Einstein, G., & de Lange, A. M. G. (2024). Sex and gender in health research: intersectionality matters. Frontiers in Neuroendocrinology, 72, 101104.
Topic-specific literature and further information will be shared via Moodle. |