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

major areas of cell, tissue, and organ system investigations,
as they can be relevant to reinforce cell biology and
histology knowledge. Students are also introduced to
principles of clinical histopathology. Students are given
the opportunity to critically read publications in these
topics to discuss and review the reports or presentations of
morphological data acquired in view of understanding their
clinical implications.
SCSK 527
Applied Anatomy Using Ultrasound and Nerve Mapper
Brian Curry, PhD
Donny Shanahan, PhD
This selective improves the anatomical knowledge of
students in the second term of the four-year medical
program by using cadaveric material to revisit the basic
anatomy, and then using an ultrasound machine to view
the internal structure on live volunteers of vital areas such
as the neck and femoral triangle, and a nerve mapper to
show the position of nerves and vessels in the living body in
areas such as the neck, cubital fossa, and femoral triangle.
The course uses new technology to show students the
position of vital structures and reinforces the relevance of
clinical anatomy.
SCSK 528
Clinical Professionalism in Sweden
Cheryl Macpherson, PhD
This intensive selective is hosted by a neurologist at
Uppsala University in Sweden for 1 week.Students build
upon their professional competencies and skills while
learning about conflict resolution, cultural competence, the
Swedish health care system, and other topics. Students
interact with patients, doctors, and other medical students
in clinical and classroom settings. They are assessed
through team projects on the topics of their choice and
presented conference style on the last day. Uppsala’s
medical school is among the oldest in the world.
SCSK 529
Bioethics Today
Cheryl Macpherson, PhD
The selective is designed for students with an interest in
bioethics who want to further develop their knowledge.
It uses a seminar format to examineaspects of medicine,
public health, research, environment, and other topics.
Fifteen contact hours can be spread over several
semesters in Grenada. These are led by faculty, visiting
professors, and students. Students in the Keith B. Taylor
Global Scholars Program are encouraged to enroll and
options for written assignments, sonic foundry, and/or
teleconferencing will be provided. Students are required to
lead one seminar or journal club discussion during their last
year in Grenada. Most sessions are held at noon as part of
the Bioethics Grand Rounds Series.
SCSK 530
Forensics for First Responders
Peter Giesler
This selective acquaints future physicians, veterinarians, and
law enforcement personnel with the underlying principles
and concepts of modern forensic procedure. Emphasis
is on preservation of evidence, securing of crime scenes,
and proper maintenance of chain-of-custody of evidence.
Through lectures, demonstrations, and practical exercises,
students who successfully complete the course should be
able to recognize a crime scene, take appropriate steps
to secure the area, and preserve the integrity of the scene.
Students learn about types of physical evidence that may be
found, how it is obtained, and how it is analyzed. The course
covers legal procedures in the forensic sciences and specific
groups that are involved in the scientific analysis of legal
evidence.
SCSK 531
Community Health in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Shazmi Khan, MD
This selective involves integration and application of basic
science knowledge with clinical medicine in obstetrics
and gynecology. It is a one-credit course with eight
lecture hours, including self-study and 14 clinical hours. A
logbook needs to be kept. The topics to be covered will be
mastered by self-study, lectures, and classroom interaction
and demonstrations. The course includes one weekend at
Carriacou Health Services (CHS) where clinical hours will
encompass time in the operating room, examining room,
and evaluation of patients in outpatient and inpatient
settings, including imaging procedures.
SCSK 532
Current Topics in Medical Virology
Amy Baldwin, PhD
This selective is conducted in a journal club-type format,
where students discuss and present current research in the
area of medical virology. Course goals include reviewing
current scientific literature in the area of medical virology;
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