Reproduction and Endocrine

School of Medicine

This course is designed to familiarize students with the normal anatomic, molecular, biochemical, and physiologic features of the endocrine and reproductive systems. Course content will provide a framework for an understanding of the pathology and pathophysiology of diseases that affect these systems as well as their diagnosis (laboratory and imaging) and therapy (pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic). Pregnancy from implantation to delivery as well as its complications will also be learned. A multidisciplinary approach will allow integration of pathobiology, clinical manifestations, and therapy in a comprehensive manner. The course will utilize a variety of teaching modalities that include case-based learning, team-based learning, patient interviews, lectures, laboratory sessions focused on the gross and microscopic anatomy and pathology, and technology-based modalities. Clinical context will be emphasized in order to prepare students for the next phase of their education in the clinical setting. The course will be integrated with all other learning activities in the Foundations of Medical Knowledge Phase. Required. First year.