University of Pittsburgh
Organ System Pathophysiology

Reproductive and Developmental Biology
MS-2

February 8, 2010 - February 26, 2010
18 half days

Richard S. Guido, MD

Course Director
Richard S. Guido, MD
Associate Professor
Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences
rguido@mail.magee.edu

 

Course Description

This course examines reproduction and development in a chronological fashion from fertilization through aging.

The goals of the course are:

  1. to understand the basic principles underlying the normal processes of reproduction and development.
  2. to understand the developmental sequence of gametogenesis, embryogenesis, pregnancy adaptation, and fetal development, through parturition, normal and abnormal childhood development, puberty and senescence of the reproductive system.
  3. to understand the roles of reproductive hormones in regulating physiologic processes throughout the continuum of development.
  4. to learn common problems and diseases of the reproductive system in females and males, their impact on patients’ lives and issues surrounding controversial treatment modalities.

The 47 faculty are from 7 departments: Cell Biology and Physiology; Medicine; Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences; Pathology; Pediatrics; Pharmacology; and Psychiatry.

Educational Methods

Lectures Clinical  pathologic correlation conferences Workshops Small-group discussion
Problem-based learning Self-study Histology-guided self-study Review session

Evaluation

Evaluation in this course is based on one multiple-choice examination (80%) and on attendance, and participation in PBL sessions and workshops (20%).

Grading: This course comprises 20% of the grade for the Organ System Pathophysiology Block, Section 3. The block section is graded Honors, Satisfactory, Unsatisfactory.

Faculty Note

Faculty member Georgia Duker, PhD, is a recipient of the Chancellor’s Distinguished Teaching Award, the Kenneth E. Schuit Award, Excellence in Education Awards for Problem-based Learning Facilitator and for Small Group Facilitator multiple times, and the Pre-Clinical Golden Apple Award. In addition, Dr. Duker is a member of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Academy of Master Educators.