IMAGING AND EMBRYOLOGY: THE BASIC SCIENCE OF FETAL DYSMORPHOGENESIS

MDGENET 911

Genetics and genomics are rapidly evolving fields. In modern clinical care settings, clinicians will be exposed to genetic and genomic data, including that brought by patients, and knowing how to read genetic and genomic data is increasingly necessary in clinical practice. Genetics and genomics in a clinical setting spans a wide range of topics including diagnosis and treatment of genetic diseases. Familiarity with clinical genetic analysis, and the genetic approaches used in basic science, helps medical students better understand genetic disease background. Learn how to bridge basic concepts of human genetics and clinical genetics (actual diseases). Emphases will include research into human genetic diseases, including designing genetic testing, using model organisms and/or cell culture systems, and the development of genetic testing technologies.

RADIOL 924

Elective opportunity to study basic radiological studies and modalities. Gain proficiency in identifying normal structures and can't miss diagnoses on a chest radiograph and abdominal films as well as determining indications for advanced studies (computed tomography CT, magnetic resonance imaging MRI, ultrasound US, angiograms). Practice in building and presenting a case report.

RADIOL 912

Intensive training in clinical ultrasound scanning, including the physical basis of the image generation, the resulting opportunities and limitations of this technique, and ultrasound anatomy and physiology. Practice scanning skills on classmates and phantoms in daily lab sessions and at the UW Simulation Center. Observe and work with expert ultrasound practitioners at clinical sites.

MEDSC-M 773

Focuses on molecular, genetic, embryologic, hormonal, anatomical and physiological factors that govern fertility, cell growth, fetal development, and pregnancy as well as the congenital anomalies that can occur when those processes are aberrant. Encompasses the full life-cycle spectrum including childhood growth and development, young adulthood/puberty, issues affecting adolescents and young adults, genetic basis of human disease, reproductive health, menopause, aging, unregulated cell growth (cancer) and end of life issues. Significant content from other competency domains, or "longitudinal threads", such as public health, advocacy, ethics, patient care/communication and clinical skills.

GENECSLR 742

Review human development (normal and abnormal) and the influence of genetic disorders and teratogens, common indications for prenatal genetic counseling as well as available prenatal diagnosis and screening techniques. Prepares the genetic counseling student for the prenatal clinical practicum.