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
These are the references used in the creation of this module. If you have an interest in any of these topics, feel free to dive deeper. 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 […]
Rural and Urban Underserved rotation: Clin 538/539
Rural Underserved Medicine, MED CLIN 538, will introduce students to the knowledge, skills, and range of care needs that health care providers working in rural settings commonly encounter (including but not limited to providing medical care in resource-limited settings). Students will be able to describe the full range of roles and responsibilities that rural physicians […]
Service Learning
Service Learning is a teaching and learning strategy that integrates meaningful community service with instruction and reflection to enrich the learning experience, teach civic responsibility, and strengthen communities. (National Service-Learning Clearinghouse)Â Service Learning provides both academic and social connections. Research has shown it to be an important element in student success. Students who engage in […]
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 […]
Statistics for the Health Sciences II
Learning Goals Describe some of the basic statistical tests used in health care and explain how to interpret them Calculate and interpret relative risk and odds ratios using multiple examples Watch this Osmosis video: Relative and absolute risk The experimental event rate (EER) is the rate that an event occurs in the experimental group. Control […]
Introduction to vaccines
High-yield summary Types of vaccines Live Attenuated: Replicates, broad immune response, contraindicated in immunocompromised and pregnancy Inactivated: No replication, safer for immunocompromised and pregnancy Polysaccharide and Conjugate: Capsule-targeted, age-dependent response, T-cell independent/dependent Protein Subunit: Toxoids, VLPs, recombinant proteins Viral Vector: Recombinant expression in vivo, adenovirus/VSV Nucleic Acid: mRNA/DNA vaccines, e.g., COVID-19 vaccines  Immunology and […]