ISC: Sexual Medicine and Reproduction

School of Medicine

This course will vastly deepen students' knowledge of sexual medicine and reproduction, focusing on the foundational science as well as clinical experiences that will provide students with the knowledge they need to care for patients of all ages. Students will pursue these topics far deeper than what is taught in second year clinical clerkships. Foundational science topics will be addressed in a series of team based learning activities that will integrate foundational science with relevant clinical experience. This course will integrate the anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology and pharmacology of sexual function and reproduction with the clinical skills necessary to interview and assess patients in these areas of medicine. Students will become familiar with a core set foundational published literature and pursue one area more deeply leading to a brief paper. At the completion of this course, students will thoroughly understand the mechanisms of sexual function and reproduction and should be able to assess sexual development, sexual dysfunction, and fertility and to develop an appropriate and sensitive treatment plan. Students should be able to approach patients about the sensitive topics of sexual health, function, identify and reproduction with knowledge, compassion and cultural sensitivity