Osteoarthritis
Optional resources The Curbsiders Internal Medicine podcast, #493: Joint Pain in Older Adults Young J, Witt LJ, Miller R, Makris UE, Williams PN, Watto MF. July 28, 2025 Estimated time: 34 min. (Time stamp: 6:00–40:00 min.) This podcast episode with Dr. Una Makris provides a high-yield discussion on the evaluation and management of joint pain […]
Immune System and Rheumatology
The rheumatology system course comes at the end of your MS2 year, right after you’ve completed all other organ system blocks and just before you transition to clerkships. This timing lets you bring together what you’ve learned in immunology, musculoskeletal medicine, and internal medicine to tackle complex rheumatic diseases. You’ll focus on recognizing patterns, building […]
Hepatitis
Learning goals Differentiate the viral structure, mode of transmission, epidemiology, and risk of chronic infection for viral hepatitis caused by hepatitis A, B, C, D and E Use clinical presentation and laboratory testing, including serology and molecular testing (PCR), to distinguish acute infection, chronic infection, resolved infection, and post-vaccination for hepatitis A, B, and C […]
Introduction to viruses
High-yield summary Viral structure and classification All viruses contain genetic material (DNA or RNA, never both) and a protein capsid. Some viruses have an envelope derived from the host cell membrane. Classification by genetic material: DNA viruses (e.g., Herpesviridae, Adenoviridae) and RNA viruses (e.g., Orthomyxoviridae, Retroviridae). Baltimore Classification groups viruses based on their replication strategy […]
Climate Change and Mental Health References
Short intro paragraph. Do you want students to review all the references? Pick their favorites? Systematic reviews and foundational literature Charlson F, Ali S, Benmarhnia T, Pearl M, Massazza A, Augustinavicius J, Scott JG. Climate Change and Mental Health: A Scoping Review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021;18(9):4486. Cianconi P, Betrò S, […]
Rural & Urban Underserved rotation: Clin 538/539
Jaime Bowman is the course director. nice intro to rotation/course Orientation (may belong on separate page orientation video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHOmBV4js_E prereading required for orientation: one big page four required activities interspersed throughout a fair amount of text additional reading references
Service Learning
Anne will send some content, including PPT, √E.Flo MD page, and √video (need to get pantopto from james) it is a programmatic element under community engagement—make sure the URL is right.    Intro: What Definition: Service-Learning is a teaching and learning strategy that integrates meaningful community service with instruction and reflection to enrich the […]
Parasitology 2: GI helminths
Learning goals Compare and contrast the epidemiology, clinical features, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of common intestinal roundworms and tapeworms including Enterobius, Ascaris, Ancylostoma (hookworm), Strongyloides, Taenia solium, Echinococcus, and Diphyllobothrium Describe the pathogenesis and type of anemia related to heavy hookworm infections Describe the epidemiology, pathogenesis, and clinical features of Strongyloides hyperinfection Compare and contrast […]
Digital Publishing collaborates
Publishing is inherently collaborative. Here are some examples of our partners: Faculty Faculty are our authors, and we combine forces to create interactive, interlinked learning materials that are consistent in format and function, in an effort to reduce students’ cognitive load. This digital publishing option also reduces cognitive load for faculty—they don’t have to know […]
Calculating and Interpreting Statistics for the Health Sciences
Learning Goals Demonstrate respectful, constructive, adaptive interactions with peers and/or facilitators, including punctual attendance, advanced preparation, professionalism, and giving and receiving feedback Interpret and calculate statistical tests that are used in the health sciences In the large-group session, you learned about a few basic statistical methods used in the health sciences. In this small group […]