Human Physiology

offered through Georgetown University School of Medicine and the Department of Physiology & Biophysics

Course Objective

The goal of the Human Physiology course is to provide the student with a fundamental 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 the cellular and molecular, to the tissue and organ system level. Emphasis is also placed on understanding the integrated regulation of various body processes among several systems.

Format of the Course

The material in this course is presented by way of a variety of large and small groups settings: lectures, problem-solving workshops, clinical conferences, small group tutorials, laboratory demonstrations and problem-based learning cases. Each is designed to serve a different educational goal and together they provide an appropriately stimulating atmosphere for learning. Virtually every major lecture series is presented by a faculty member who is actively working (and is a recognized expert) in that field of research. At the beginning of the course each student will receive a handout containing the schedule and the educational objectives for each lecture series, sample problems, and additional relevant material. The objectives represent the required knowledge and skills, and are realistically achievable if students spend time studying and solving problems, and participate in the tutorials and discussion sessions.

Human Endocrinology

offered through Georgetown University School of Medicine and the Department of Physiology & Biophysics

Course Objective

Human Endocrinologycourse is to provide the student with a fundamental understanding of the biochemical and physiological basis of hormone function as it relates to medicine. The essential concepts of endocrinology are presented at various levels of organization ranging from the cellular and molecular, to the tissue and organ system level. Emphasis is also placed on understanding the integrated regulation of various hormonal processes among several physiological systems, and the mechanisms underlying various pathophysiological states of endocrine dysfunction.

Format of the Course

The material in this course is presented by way of lectures, clinical conferences, and small group tutorials. Each setting is designed to serve a different educational goal and together they provide an appropriately stimulating atmosphere for learning. Virtually every major lecture series is presented by a faculty member who is actively working (and is a recognized expert) in that field of research. At the beginning of the course each student will receive a handout containing the schedule and the educational objectives for each lecture series, and additional relevant material. The objectives represent the required knowledge and skills, and are realistically achievable if students spend time studying and solving problems, and participate in the tutorials and discussion sessions.