Maps Directories   
 

Medicine

Vignettes In Physiology
MEDC 69500 | 150 Units

  • Selective Type: Basic Science
  • Primary Instructor: Dr. Michael F. O'Connor
  • Contact: Dr. Michael F. O'Connor | 2-0182, pager 3567 | moc5@dacc.uchicago.edu
  • Location on first day: O-413
  • Included in Lottery: Yes
  • Last Reviewed: February 11, 2008

Overview

Vignettes in Physiology (VIP) is a course designed to help students learn the physiologic underpinnings of clinical medicine. About 20 topics are discussed in morning seminars about pathophysiology and in afternoon problem-solving sessions. Students benefit from reading 2-4 hours/day in a comprehensive course syllabus.

Objectives

To review and understand principles of physiology. To learn to apply this knowledge and to solve common clinical problems in internal medicine.

Evaluation

Attendance, participation and two (2) hour written multiple choice examination.

Offered:

  • October
  Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
AM   9:00-11:00 9:00-11:00 9:00-11:00 9:00-11:00 9:00-11:00  
PM   1:00-3:00 1:00-3:00 1:00-3:00 1:00-3:00 1:00-3:00  

Schedule Notes

Full Time - Monday - Friday 9:00 am to 11:00 am and 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm This course is only offered for the month of October.

Start Date: Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Course Limitations and Prerequisites

Maximum Students Enrolled: 40

Eligibility:
Fourth year
Prerequisites:
Pritzker Students Only