Med Endo Reproductive Bio

3 Credits · Level: Graduate

This medical course will educate students on the endocrine system including the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis and associated hormones, thyroid and parathyroid hormones, and reproductive hormones; hormonal signaling and physiologic actions. The cellular and anatomical components of reproduction and early development as well as hormone production, regulation and action will also be covered. The embryologic components include the development of the reproductive tract, development of gametes, fertilization, and formation of the germ layers. Students will also critically evaluate basic and clinical research in the field and work in groups to produce a literature review on a topic in reproduction. This course combines, lectures with problem-solving workshops, clinical correlations, student-directed learning, gross anatomy non-cadeveric labs, small group sessions, and a paper. Prerequisites: For SMP students only. Jennifer Whitney, PhD, and G. Ian Gallicano, PhD, Course Directors