Medical Problem Solving I

Summer 2025
June 16, 2025 - August 1, 2025 For All Students Register
Semester 1 2025-2026
Aug 27, 2025-Dec 12, 2025 For Members Register
Semester 2 2025-2026
Jan 14, 2026-May 1, 2026 For Members Register

Course Overview

This course is a prerequisite to Medical Problem Solving II at GOA.

Think Like a Doctor: This course puts you in the role of a medical detective as you investigate mysterious cases, identifying symptoms, making diagnoses, and exploring treatments—just like in medical school. You’ll work both individually and collaboratively, sharpening your critical-thinking skills as you analyze data, diagnose illnesses, and develop treatment plans for patients. Dive into anatomy, physiology, disease process, demographics of disease, and treatment protocols, while also debating current health issues and evaluating the factors that influence patient care.

Why Take This Course? If you’re passionate about health and medicine, this course offers hands-on experience with the principles and practices of the medical field. Through role-playing scenarios with your peers as medical professionals and patients, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the medical world, making this course perfect for aspiring healthcare professionals.

Students in GOA courses will need reliable access to a computer with webcam/microphone connections, an email address (preferably school-based), a Web-conferencing app (GOA courses use Zoom), and a Word processing app (GOA courses use Google’s G Suite). When necessary, alternative arrangements may be made. Some courses require additional materials which can be found in the Course Outline.

NCAA-approved course

UC-approved course

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What Students Are Saying

"I felt that I have learned a lot from this course. I have really learned how to use the problem solving method and I have understood the big picture of medicine. I feel that this course has made me even more interested in medicine and it is a career path that I would like to take in the future." -Sreeyash, Mary Institute & Saint Louis Country Day School

"I have learned so many things about the medical field, but also learning skills that will continue to aid me in my academic career. I found that my collaboration competency vastly improved over the span of this course. I communicated with my group using external platforms, which helped my group improve efficiency. Additionally, I improved my organizing time, as I incorporated more time into each day for GOA. I struggled taking responsibility with group work when time zones were restricting, but I was able to improve on this exponentially." -Eva, The John Cooper School

Two-Minute Look

Lily

GOA Student from Atlanta International School

What’s it like to think like a doctor? In GOA’s Medical Problem Solving I course, you will take on the role of medical professionals, investigating mysterious cases, diagnosing illnesses, and developing treatment plans. The course dives deep into anatomy, physiology, and current health issues, giving you hands-on experience in medicine and critical thinking. Hear from GOA Student Ambassador Lily about how this course strengthened her diagnostic and problem-solving skills, preparing her for a future in the medical field.

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