SCHOOL OF 2012-2013 - St. George's University

actively learning to assess the methodologial quality of
scientific publications, differentiation between different
types of trials, systematic reviews and meta-analyses, and
the ability to question or defend their findings in a small
group interactive setting.
SCSK 509
Imaging and Anatomy
Robert Hage, MD, PhD, DLO, MBA
This one-credit selective will give participants the opportunity
to review the typical anatomical structure of the human body
as seen in various radiological films such as X-ray film, MRIs,
and CT scans. A major emphasis will be placed on the clinical
application of gross anatomy as it relates to the various
imaging methods, especially with hands on experience with
ultrasonography. Ultimately, the students’ overall knowledge
of clinical anatomy will be enhanced.
SCSK 511
Pulmonary Function Testing
Mark Clunes, PhD
This one-credit selective will familiarize students with
the performance and evaluation of clinical flow/volume
pulmonary function tests and allow them to develop the
clinical skills required to perform successful tests. This
course will use didactic lectures to review lung physiology
and pathophysiology of different lung diseases. After
demonstration of a pulmonary function test, students will
practice administering the test, using American Thoracic
Society guidelines, to their peers. Students will examine
how test results are analyzed and how the results help
in the diagnosis of various lung disorders. Students will
receive a clinical case and will make a presentation based
on that case to assess understanding of implementation,
analysis, and diagnosis.
SCSK 512
Gross Anatomy Special Dissection
Kathleen Bubb, MD
Michael Snosek, MSc
This one-term two-credit course will give participants the
opportunity to undertake detailed, professional-quality
dissections of the human body. The ultimate objective is
to allow students to dissect specific regions and/or organs
of the human body in order to create “museum quality”
specimens for teaching purposes. In so doing, students will
learn the various techniques involved in the preparation of
cadaveric material for display and teaching. These include
dry bone/ligamentous preps, plastic embedding, and
various plastination procedures. Ultimately, the students’
overall knowledge of anatomy will be enhanced.
SCSK 513
Medical Spanish for Health Care Professionals
Debbi Johnson, MA
This one-credit selective, which will meet once a week for
the entire term, is designed primarily to meet the needs
of medical students who anticipate contact with Spanish-
School of Medicine
Course Descriptions
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