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MED 267

How to Serve the World (BIOE 267)

UNITS:1
GRADING:Medical Option (Med-Ltr-CR/NC)
LEVEL:Graduate
GER:—

Inspired by the course "How to Rule the World" that Theo Baker discussed in his book, this seminar inverts the question: rather than how to rule, how do we serve? This weekly 2-hour seminar brings Stanford leadership and global experts to explore how individuals create impact. In the first hour, speakers from the fields of education, government, technology, medicine, climate, and social enterprise will share their philosophy of service across three distinct scales: personal (n=1), community (n=MED 100), and systemic (n=1,MED 000,MED 000+). The second hour will be led by DCI Fellows, who will engage with students critically in discussions about making change and guide students in developing their own projects of impact. The course culminates in 1-minute pitches from students to philanthropists on how they plan to serve the world. Food will be provided. Course open for enrollment to Undergrad, MD and other Grad students.

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1 Term
Seminar 1Open
ID: 27654
0 / 45 enrolled
DAYS:Wednesday
TIME:5:30 PM – 7:20 PM
LOCATION:Li Ka Shing Center, room 102
INSTRUCTOR:
Venook, Ross, Lin, Bryant
1unit

MED 267: How to Serve the World (BIOE 267)

1 units · Medical Option (Med-Ltr-CR/NC)

Inspired by the course "How to Rule the World" that Theo Baker discussed in his book, this seminar inverts the question: rather than how to rule, how do we serve? This weekly 2-hour seminar brings Stanford leadership and global experts to explore how individuals create impact. In the first hour, speakers from the fields of education, government, technology, medicine, climate, and social enterprise will share their philosophy of service across three distinct scales: personal (n=1), community (n=100), and systemic (n=1,000,000+). The second hour will be led by DCI Fellows, who will engage with students critically in discussions about making change and guide students in developing their own projects of impact. The course culminates in 1-minute pitches from students to philanthropists on how they plan to serve the world. Food will be provided. Course open for enrollment to Undergrad, MD and other Grad students.

Offered in Autumn 2026 at Stanford University.

Autumn 2026 sections

  • Seminar — Wednesday 5:30 PM – 7:20 PM — Li Ka Shing Center, room 102 — Venook, Ross, Lin, Bryant (Graduate)

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