Neuroanatomy
The material contained in the Nervous System volumes on the Medicine Digital Learning site addresses fundamental concepts of Neuroanatomy and Basic Neurology that will serve to reinforce the content in FMS 512. These resources are supplemental but succinctly organized and include: A review of nervous system development starting with neurulation, neural crest formation, and partitioning […]
Overview of the neck viscera; thyroid and parathyroid glands
Optional reading Moore, Clinically Oriented Anatomy, 7th ed., Viscera of neck section through Nerves of parathyroid glands. In thinking about the overall architecture of the neck, it can be organized into 4 units: 1. Visceral unit The visceral unit contains the neck’s visceral organs (the focus of this chapter). It is located anteriorly. 2. Vertebral […]
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See also the Accordions header on the main style guide page. Other inspiration The CDC has a standard icons page, too! Icon uses AI alert/warning PPT: all gender books and articles causes/etiologies classification class (session) clinical guidelines clinical presentation communication activities (CBL) demographics diagnosis differential disease DNA downloadable epidemiology/causality goal PPT: group activity PPT: high […]
Lesson 4 knowledge check
Select the best answer. These questions are for self-study only. Answers will not be evaluated or saved. Question 1 How do public health ethics differ from clinical ethics? Question 2 Which of the following is a core function of public health ethics? Question 3 What does the principle of autonomy emphasize in public health ethics? […]
Lesson 4. Application of Public Health Ethics to Interventions and Programs
Balance the needs of the population with respect for individual rights. What is Public Health ethics? Required Reading Narrative Ethics in Public Health: The Value of Stories, Springer Public Health Ethics is a framework that helps guide decision-making where actions intended to promote the common good may conflict with individual freedoms. Unlike clinical ethics, which […]
Lesson 3. Implementation, Evaluation, and Sustainability of Public Health Interventions
With a focus on community health planning and real-world application. Why does this matter? Even the most evidence-based public health interventions will fall short without effective implementation, rigorous evaluation, and a plan for long-term sustainability. These three pillars ensure that interventions move from paper to practice and create lasting impact. Implementation strategies Required Reading Six […]
Lesson 3 knowledge check
Select the best answer. These questions are for self-study only. Answers will not be evaluated or saved. Question 1 Why are implementation, evaluation, and sustainability considered essential pillars of public health practice? Question 2 What does the term implementation mean in the context of public health? Question 3 According to Frieden (2014), which of the […]
Lesson 2. Introduction to Evidence-Based Public Health (EBPH) Interventions
Evidence-based public health (EBPH) practice is a systematic process of using the best available evidence to make decisions about public health interventions and policies. A public health approach to prevention begins with understanding the risks and protective factors affecting communities and populations. Research and data leverage these factors to develop interventions that reduce the burden […]
Lesson 2 knowledge check
Select the best answer. These questions are for self-study only. Answers will not be evaluated or saved. Question 1 What is the primary goal of evidence-based public health (EBPH)? Question 2 Why is community engagement important in EBPH? Question 3 Which of the following is a tool used to gather community input? Question 4 What […]
Lesson 1. The Public Health Approach to Interventions and Programs
The four-step public health approach Goal Prevent problems before they occur, using a systematic, evidence-based process that can scale from local to national levels. This structured method, used by the CDC and leaders in public health like Johns Hopkins, mirrors how we’ve reduced traffic fatalities (through seatbelts, speed limits, and safer vehicles) and how we’re […]