Case Studies
Your session guides will show you which case study to work through for each large-group session. These cases will be referenced during your large-group sessions where you will have an opportunity to apply your knowledge.
Mystery Questions
Similar to the Trigger Word exercise, Mystery Questions are available for you to test your knowledge and aid your memorization efforts. Some of them use common associations found in standardized tests, and some use silly descriptions or associations to help you remember key features of certain organisms and syndromes. You will get the most out […]
Parasitology
Medical parasitology contains a broad range of organisms. While the definition of parasite (an organism that requires and benefits from another organism to survive and multiply) would technically include viruses and some bacteria, the organisms in this section refer to parasites in the taxonomic groups of Protozoa, Platyhelminthes, and Nemathelminths. The unifying features of this […]
Microbiology and Infectious Disease
Welcome to Microbiology and Infectious Diseases! At WSU College of Medicine, you will learn about the medically relevant microbes and the diseases they cause in a longitudinal way: i.e., infections of the respiratory tract will be covered when you learn about the anatomy, physiology, and other diseases of the respiratory system. thread overview You can […]