Development of digestive organs
Optional reading The Developing Human: Clinically Oriented Embryology, 12th ed., chapter 11. Introduction As always, understanding the development of the body’s organ systems and parts illuminates their gross anatomy. The definitive anatomy of digestive organs in the abdomen is a perfect example. The embryo starts out with a simple straight tube in the 4th week, […]
Year 1 Case Presentation
In the 501 term, we will work on having the students practice telling a story. The goal is to practice talking in front of others and putting together information that is meaningful to tell a good story. The second step to telling a good story starts in the 502 term. The first two terms will […]
Full Neurological Exam
Guidance for the Neurological Examination Click here for more details on the Neurological Examination.
Case Studies
Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism
Additional detailed videos Osmosis: Hypothyroidism: Pathology review (~16 min.) Osmosis: Hypothyroidism medications: Video, Causes, & Meaning (~16 min.) High-yield handouts
Thyroid hormone production
High-yield handouts Activities Activity 1: Timeline (Tap to open.) Answer to the timeline activity
Case Study: Raul
Module 4 Case Study
Frequently asked questions: Surgery oral exams
Frequently asked questions Who grades the exam? A minimum of two board certified surgeons. One is usually the course director. One is usually someone who specializes in the discreet field. How can I view the transcript of my exam? The transcript is uploaded to E.Flo MD in the Course Director Handback Response field. The VCC […]
Benign thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer
Additional detailed videos Osmosis: Thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer (~11 min.) High-yield handouts Activities Activity 1: Matching game (Tap to open.)
Head and neck development
Optional reading Langman’s Medical Embryology: Chapter 17, Head and Neck. The relevant sections are: Introduction, Pharyngeal Apparatus, Thyroid Gland, and Face. Most of the events that produce the definitive anatomy of the head and neck are covered in this chapter. The pharyngeal apparatus (the source of the primordial tissues) is discussed first, followed by detailed […]