Brian D. Brown has coordinated and taught a wide range of courses in medical education and health informatics. These include clinical rotations, certificate programs, undergraduate courses, and graduate seminars in areas such as family medicine, public health informatics, biomedical ethics, and health humanities. He has also taught courses in anthropology, sociology, and emergency medical services at the community college level.

1. Courses and Academic Programs Taught and Coordinated
Brian D. Brown, Ph.D.
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON, SEATTLE WA
Clinical Clerkship in Family Medicine (FAMED 63x)
Coordinated the required six-week clinical rotation for third-year students in the UW School of
Medicine. Students are placed in 30+ primary care sites throughout the WWAMI (Washington,
Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, Idaho) region and primarily supervised by local preceptors with
additional didactic training and assessment provided by distance learning from the main Seattle
campus.
Professional and Continuing Education Certificate Programs
Coordinated several Environmental, Computer Science, and Information Technology Certificate
Programs offered through the UW Office of Professional and Continuing Education.
UW in the High School
Coordinated a rapidly expanding program providing university credit to secondary students for
coursework offered by qualified high school faculty. This included 20+ unique undergraduate
courses offered in varying numbers at 50+ high schools across the state of Washington.
Introduction to Biomedical and Health Informatics (MEDED 530)
For four years co-taught with a physician colleague a broad overview course to incoming
graduate (MA and PhD) students and post-doctoral trainees on the program training grant, with
additional students from other graduate programs. Offered in seminar format (15-20
participants) with extensive reading and writing expectations for students and trainees, including
development of weekly short essays and a long essay developed in multiple iterations over the
duration of the course.
Sociocultural Issues in Biomedical and Health Informatics (MEDED 598)
For two years co-taught with a physician colleague a redesigned core course in the Biomedical
and Health Informatics graduate and postdoctoral training program.
Public Health and Informatics (MEDED 533)
Developed and co-taught with a physician colleague the initial offering of a core course in the
Biomedical and Health Informatics graduate and postdoctoral training program.
Teaching, Learning and Communication in BHI (MEDED 539)
Initially developed and for three years independently taught this new core course in the
Biomedical and Health Informatics graduate and postdoctoral training program. In addition to
being an overview of pedagogical principles and practices students developed educational
modules associated with their individual areas of expertise directed to multiple audiences
(research specialist colleagues, general academic colleagues/students, and the general public).

2. GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY, ALLENDALE MI
Research Methods in the Social Sciences (SS 300)
General education survey of research methods for upper-level undergraduates (24-26
students). Supplemental Writing Skills (SWS) course with focus on intensive writing, with peer
review and multiple-draft essays, along with several shorter problem-based writing assignments.
Web-based class information and topic discussion guides. Students' progress on semester-
length research projects published on Web incrementally through the research cycle from
conceptualization through presentation of final results.
Biology of People (BIO 103)
Course coordinator, lecture instructor, and lab instructor (1997-1999) for large course (75-100
students per section) with 3-5 lecture instructors and 4-5 lab instructors (11 lab sections) per
semester. Responsible for substantial revisions in laboratory procedures moving toward an
active problem-solving learning experience. Inaugural instructor (lecture and lab) for small (11-
20 students) class at new satellite campus (1998-1999). Web-based class information and
exam study guides; classroom assignment on popular perceptions of human evolution based on
review of Internet sources.
Bioethics: Biomedical (BIO 336)
Upper-level seminar for health professions students (14-24 students). Supplemental Writing
Skills (SWS) course with focus on intensive writing, with peer review and multiple-draft essays,
along with several shorter problem-based writing assignments. Web-based class information
and topic discussion guides.
Human Origins (ANT 206)
Introductory survey course in biological anthropology as component of general education
program (20-50 students). Web-based class information, exam study guides, and links to recent
information in the field.
Physical Anthropology and Osteology (ANT 310)
Advanced seminar for anthropology majors (12-15 students) on current topics in biological
anthropology and osteology, with anatomy lab component. Web-based class information, study
guides, discussion topic guides, and links to recent research in the field.
Sociology of Health Care (SOC 356)
Upper level seminar for health professions students and sociology majors (3-30 students).
Intensive reading, writing, and discussion of the culture and social basis of Western medicine.
Web-based class information and study guides; web-presented research projects based on
popular-culture approaches to health care available on the Internet.

3. MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY, EAST LANSING MI
Office of the University Ombudsman
As Assistant to the University Ombudsman investigated, documented, and facilitated resolution
of student-related conflicts involving all aspects of the University. Created the initial Web site for
the office.
Interdisciplinary Programs in Health and Humanities (IPHH)
As Assistant to the Director was responsible for the design, implementation, and coordination of
a three-tiered medical humanities education program with an Undergraduate Specialization in
Health and Humanities, a Master of Arts Program in Health and Humanities, and a Medical
Ethics and History of Health Care in London summer program. Served as academic adviser for
the undergraduate component of the program. Modified the program structure during the
university conversion from quarter-system to semesters
Biocultural Evolution (ANP 202)
Inaugural instructor of new semester-length survey course in biological anthropology as a
component of the general education curriculum; first offering following University conversion
from the quarter system.
History of Modern American and European Medicine (HST 409)
Upper-division specialty elective lecture-discussion course for history majors and
preprofessional students. Taught on main campus and also overseas as a component of the
Medical Ethics and History of Health Care in London program.
Seminar in Comparative History--History of Medicine (HST 487)
Special topics course addressing the social history of British and American medicine. Team-
taught with philosopher/ethicist as a component of the Medical Ethics and History of Health
Care in London program.
Moral Problems in Medicine (PHL 340)
Introductory course in biomedical ethics. Team-taught with philosopher/ethicist as a component
of the Medical Ethics and History of Health Care in London program.
Special Topics in Philosophy--Medical Ethics (PHL 491)
Special topics course team-taught with philosopher/ethicist as a component of the Medical
Ethics and History of Health Care in London program. Focus on the healer-patient relationship,
allocation of scarce medical resources, and the social bases for medical ethics problems in the
United Kingdom.
Senior Seminar--Health Care in America (LBS 492)
Taught capstone seminar for students in the Science and Technology Studies program in the
interdisciplinary residential Lyman Briggs School. Intensive small-group follow-up to History of
Modern American and European Medicine (HST 409).
Forensic Anthropology and Human Identification in London (Summer Program)
Assisted course director in the day-to-day management of a five-week international study
program. Designed and taught an intensive weeklong Human Osteology course at the
Duckworth Laboratory in Cambridge.

4. Student Teaching (TE 470C)
Provide University liaison to student and mentor teachers in the Academic Learning Program
(secondary-level social science teaching). Observe and assess student teachers’ classroom
performance. Participant as co-faculty in teaching effectiveness seminars.
Humanistic Perspectives in Health (AL 820)
Design content and assist instruction in inaugural offering of introductory course for new Master
of Arts program in Health and Humanities.

5. LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE, LANSING MI
Introduction to Pathology (AHC 106)
Overview of disease entities and processes for allied health students.
Trauma-Surgical Anatomy/Body Systems (AHC 108)
General human anatomy/physiology course for EMT, Paramedic, and Surgical Technology
students.
Emergency Pharmacology (EMT 108)
Overview of pharmacological principles for EMT students.
Introduction to Emergency Medical Services (EMT 110)
Survey of EMS system management and culture.
Basic Emergency Medical Technology I & II (EMT 112/113)
Lead instructor for course sequence leading to Michigan State EMT licensing. Also liaison with
Michigan Department of Public Health for coordinating licensing examinations.
Psychiatric Emergencies (EMT 117)
Coordinating instructor for seminar overview of psychiatric emergencies involving EMS
personnel.
Sports First Aid (ER 107)
Community-focused first aid overview course for athletes, parents, and coaches.
Microcomputers in Health Careers (MA 112)
Overview of DOS as well as word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications for
Medical Assistant students.
Short Courses/Seminars:
Sports Emergencies (ER 106); Basic Cardiac Life Support (EMT 111); Microcomputers for
Executive Housekeepers; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS); ACLS Recertification;
Various Continuing Education seminars for Emergency Medical Services providers.