February 5, 2024-February 23, 2024
Course Director
Helana Pietragallo, MD
Assistant Professor
Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences
pietragalloh2@upmc.edu
Course Director
Robert W. Powers, PhD
Associate Professor
Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences
rpowers@mwri.magee.edu
Course Director
Sara Sakamoto, MD
Assistant Professor
Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences
sakamotos@upmc.edu
Course Description
This course examines reproductive and developmental biology from fertilization through sexual development and senescence.
Course Objectives
- To understand the basic principles underlying normal reproduction and development.
- To understand the developmental sequence of gametogenesis, embryo and fetal development, pregnancy and parturition, childhood development, puberty, and senescence of the reproductive system.
- To understand the roles of reproductive hormones in regulating physiologic processes throughout the continuum of development.
- To learn about common problems and diseases of the reproductive system in females and males, their impact on patients’ lives, and considerations for treatment.
Educational Methods
- Lectures
- Workshops
- Self-study
- Histology-guided self-study
- Clinical pathologic correlation conferences
- Review session
Evaluation
Evaluation in this course is based on two multiple-choice quizzes (10% each) and one final examination (80%). The course is graded on a pass-fail basis in line with OMED policy. The cumulative pass threshold is 65%.
Requests for excused absences should be submitted here. Unexcused absences may result in grading penalties as outlined in the Policy on Absence and Attendance.