Dr. Rachel Prentice

Associate Professor

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Biography

Rachel E. Prentice is an anthropologist with a focus on the intersection of medicine, technology, and the body. Her research interrogates the assumptions and contradictions present in contemporary North American biomedicine. Prentice’s ethnographic work examines the anatomy of surgery, particularly exploring the rise of simulators and other technologies that shape the teaching and practice of medicine. Her investigations document how physicians are trained to embody biomedical techniques and engage with the ethical and perceptual dimensions of their learning processes. Her multidisciplinary research integrates social and cultural theories with the study of medical practices and information technologies.

Research Interests

Courses

BSOC 3751: Independent Study STS 3991: Undergraduate Independent Study STS 6991: Graduate Independent Study

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Portfolio (SlideRoom)
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture