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WINDSOR UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE. Dr.Vishal Surender.MD. Medical Physiology-I. Important Contact Details. vishal@windsor.edu http://moodle.devbro.com/ Office Hours- Preferably after 2pm. Physiology Faculty. Dr Vishal Surender Dr.Shifali Singh
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WINDSOR UNIVERSITYSCHOOL OF MEDICINE Dr.Vishal Surender.MD. Medical Physiology-I
Important Contact Details • vishal@windsor.edu • http://moodle.devbro.com/ • Office Hours- Preferably after 2pm.
Physiology Faculty • Dr VishalSurender • Dr.Shifali Singh • Dr.AlewadoTaiwo (Teaching Assistant)
Physiology, the study of normal functions of the body or how body works. MedicineIs the Study of "Physiology Gone Awry“ Medicine borrows its physicochemical principles from physiology. Medicine also uses physiology as a reference state.
Organization of the human body Organisms (Human body) Organ systems Organs Tissues Cells
Organ Systems in Review • Integumentary • Musculoskeletal • Respiratory • Digestive • Reproductive and Urinary • Circulatory • Nervous and Endocrine • Immune
Active learning: effectivenessRef. University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Management http://www.csom.umn.edu/Page2758.aspx
Components of the Course Didactic Lectures Small Group Practicals Self Study in Small Groups Clinical Case Discussions Online Activities
Required Course Materials • Lecture Power-point Presentations. • Course Syllabus. • Small Group Practical & Clinical Case Discussion Handout. • Textbook
Clinical Cases / Labs / TBL • Clinical Cases- reinforce how an understanding of physiology is important in dealing with clinical conditions. • Labs • Will carry points for attendance and performance.
Personal Study Define the “big picture” Take notes for study Review and compile notes and goals within 8h of session List questions or problem areas for study Read support material or text Review objectives in study group within 1 week Preview Overview material to Master Focus on objectives Outline your goals Attend lecture or presentation Personal Study Do study questions or online Self assessment Focus your study group! - Ask each other questions - Paraphrase the learning objectives - Define & clarify most difficult concepts - List and organize key points - Suggest applications of concepts in medical practice Manage your time! Pre-exam review Take exam With confidence
Student Feedback andRecent Course Developments • Physiology Tutoring • Facilitated by Senior students who have very good performance record. • Trained as facilitators by Physiology faculty • Sessions problem based
Policy Regarding Medical Excuses Based on self-reporting by students Email to: vsurender@aol.com - Maximum of two such excuses per semester - Third excuse results in mandatory LOA
Having Problems? • Come see me (Don’t listen to rumors!!!) • Use learning objectives- to indicate what you should be able to do with chapter material once it has been mastered. • Don’t leave it too late …. please
Enjoy the Physiology Course and have a successful term!