Course Descriptions

 

 

Human Gross Anatomy is an intensive 6 week course that covers all aspects of human anatomy through lectures, followed by practical application using full cadaveric dissection performed by students.  In addition, imaging techniques including CT scans and x-rays are used to introduce the student to the physician's perspective.  

 The Course Director,  Carlos Suarez-Quian, PhD, is an award winning Professor of Cell Biology who has taught anatomy to medical and graduate students for 20 years.

Prerequisites: One year of biology. 

 

 

Medical Histology (Microscopic Anatomy) is a four-week course based on the first year course given to medical students.  The course begins with (1) a description of histological techniques, followed by (2) a study of the ultrastructure (fine structure) of the cell, followed by (3) a study of the basic tissue types (i.e. epithelial, muscle, nervous, connective tissue, cartilage and bone), and finally (4) a study of the various organ systems (i.e. endocrine, digestive, cardiovascular, hematologic, lymphoid, integument, respiratory system, urinary system, and male and female reproductive systems).

Structural-functional and clinical correlations will be described.  The lectures will be supplemented with extensive slide review sessions in order to study the characteristic light and ultrastructural features of cells, tissues and organ systems.  In addition, microscopic laboratory reviews are provided to teach students how to view histological sections using microscopes. 

The course is co-directed and taught by Professor Peter Andrews (top) and Daniel Djakiew (bottom).  Together, Drs. Djakiew and Andrews have directed the highly acclaimed Medical Course in Histology at GUSOM for over 15 years. 

Prerequisites: One year of biology.

 

Biochemistry is a rigorous 6 week course which provides the student with a comprehensive background in macromolecular structure and function, metabolism and molecular biology. The Course Director, Elliot Crooke, PhD, award-winning Professor and Chair of Biochemistry and Molecular & Cellular Biology, has taught medical and graduate students for over 12 years, and is Course Director of the Biochemistry course given to 1st year medical students.

Prerequisites: One year of general or inorganic chemistry, and one year of organic chemistry.

 

Human Physiology is a concentrated, 6 week comprehensive course that provides the student with a high level of understanding of the physiological basis of medicine.  The essential concepts of physiology and mechanisms of body function are presented at various levels of organization, ranging from cellular and molecular to tissue and organ system levels.  Emphasis is placed on understanding the integrated regulation of various body processes among the major systems.

The Course Director, Susan E. Mulroney, PhD ,is an award winning educator and researcher who has taught medical and graduate physiology courses since 1994.  She is Director of the Human Physiology course given to 1st year medical students as well as Director of the well-known Special Master's Program in Physiology.  She was long-time director of the Human Physiology course in the School of Medicine. Dr. Mulroney and Adam Myers, PhD are authors of the new textbook, Netter's Essential Physiology.

Prerequisites: One year of general or inorganic chemistry, one year of organic chemistry, one year of physics, and one year of biology.

 

 

The following courses are for ungradute and post-baccalaureate students only.  There is no additional charge for this series for students enrolled in a credit-bearing course in GSMI. No credits are recorded for the Medical School Admissions Workshops and it will not appear on the GU transcript.

Physician and Society is a seminar series for undergraduate and post-bacc students that explores the cultural, social, economic and ethical factors that affect the practice of medicine in the 21st century.  This is a must for future medical school applicants.  There is no additional charge for this course for students enrolled in a credit-bearing GSMI course: although no credits are recorded, this is a Pass/Fail course and appears on the GU transcript. The Course Director, Eileen Moore, M.D. is Assistant Professor of Medicine and Director of the Community Service and Advocacy Program. 

Prerequisites: Completion of two years of college.

 

Medical School Admissions Workshops - Georgetown University is the home of the original Special Master's Program (SMP), a one-year M.S. curriculum designed for students interested in pursuing admission to medical school.  Based on the expertise of the SMP, this series of Medical School Admissions Workshops will cover such topics as preparation for medical school as an undergraduate student, successful medical school interviewing, keys to a solid AMCAS application, and further preparation for medical school after graduation from college.  Several workshops will be held during the Summer Institute session. Dr. Adam Myers, Director of GSMI and former director of the Special Master's Program, will direct this course. He is an award-winning teacher and is recognized for his innovative and successful graduate programs; currently, he is Associate Dean for Graduate Education. He and Susan Mulroney, PhD are authors of the new textbook, Netter's Essential Physiology. 

Prerequisites: Completion of two years of college.

 

 These courses are only available to students enrolled in either Medical or Dental School with the permission of their Dean.  They are appropriate for students enrolled in an “integrated” or “systems-based” curriculum at their home schools.

Integrated Cardiopulmonary Science

Course Director: Dr. Adam Myers,
Credits: 5
Prerequisites: Enrollment in Medical or Dental School; Permission of Dean

This course is available only to medical students; it is appropriate for students enrolled in an “integrated” or “systems-based” curriculum at their home schools. The course provides comprehensive and integrated coverage of anatomy, physiology, histology, electrophysiology and embryology of the cardiovascular and respiratory system, including some of the basic pathophysiology of cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. Teaching methods include lectures, labs, problem-solving workshops, and self-directed learning exercises.

Integrated Cardiovascular Science

Course Director: Dr. Adam Myers,
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Enrollment in Medical or Dental School; Permission of Dean

This course is available only to medical students; it is appropriate for students enrolled in an “integrated” or “systems-based” curriculum at their home schools. Students may not get credit for both this course and Integrated Cardiopulmonary Science. Integrative Cardiovascular Science provides comprehensive and integrated coverage of anatomy, physiology, histology, electrophysiology and embryology of the cardiovascular system, including some of the basic pathophysiology of cardiovascular diseases. Teaching methods include lectures, labs, problem-solving workshops, and self-directed learning exercises.

Integrated Pulmonary Science

Course Director: Dr. Adam Myers,
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Enrollment in Medical or Dental School; Permission of Dean

This course is available only to medical students; it is appropriate for students enrolled in an “integrated” or “systems-based” curriculum at their home schools. Students may not get credit for both this course and Integrated Cardiopulmonary Science. Integrative Pulmonary Science provides comprehensive and integrated coverage of anatomy, physiology, histology and embryology of the respiratory system, including some of the basic pathophysiology of respiratory diseases. Teaching methods include lectures, labs, problem-solving workshops, and self-directed learning exercises.