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Georgetown Summer Medical Institute
Human Physiology, 2014
Course Director
Jennifer L. Whitney, PhD
6 Weeks-- June 23- August 1, 2014
Topics covered:
Fluid Homeostasis
Neurophysiology
Endocrinology
Respiratory Physiology
Cardiovascular Physiology
Renal Physiology
Acid/Base Physiology
Gastrointestinal Physiology
Teaching modalities:
Didactic lectures
Problem-Solving Workshops
Case-Based Studies
Homework Problems
Evaluation:
6 Multiple-Choice Exams (~200 questions)
6 Homework Assignments
Passing grades will be determined by
comparison with the medical class.
Textbook: Netter’s Essential Physiology
by Mulroney & Myers
or Costanzo’s Physiology
(will be provided)
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Georgetown Summer Medical Institute
Human Physiology, 2014
DATE
Day
9:00-10:00
6/23
Monday
6/24
Tuesday
6/25
Wednesday
6/26
Thursday
6/27
Friday
Introduction
&
Fluid
Compartments
Properties of
Cell
Membranes
Axonal
Function
Muscle
Physiology
Cardiac
Electrophysiology
Osmosis
Introduction
To
Neurophysiology
The
Synapse
Autonomic
&
Reflex
Pathways
EKG
&
Arrythmias
Problem
Solving
Workshop #1
(Osmosis)
Problem
Solving
Workshop #2
(Nernst Eq)
Case
Studies
#1
(Neuro)
Problem
Solving
Workshop
#3
(EKG &
Arrythmias)
Orientation
10:00-11:00
11:00-12:00
12-1pm
Lunch
1:00-2:00
2:00-3:00
REVIEW
(Fluids and
Neurophys)
Lecturer:
Dr Mulroney
Dr Vicini/
Dr Whitney
Dr Vicini
Dr Vicini
Dr Vicini/
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DATE
Day
9:00-10:00
6/30
Monday
7/1
Tuesday
7/2
Wednesday
7/3
Thursday
VentilationPerfusion
Relationship
Hypoxia,
Hypoxemia,
and Acid Base
Balance
7/4
Friday
EXAM
#1
(Fluids/NP/
EKG/
arrythmias)
2 hours
10:0011:00
Structure and
Function of the
Respiratory
System
Transport of
Oxygen and
CO2
Control of
Breathing,
Integrative
Functions
Pulmonary
Function
Tests and
Clinical
Applications
12-1pm
Lunch
1:00-2:00
Lung Volumes
and Capacities
Ventilation
of Gas
Exchange
Case Studies
#3
(Respiratory)
REVIEW
(Respiratory
2:00-3:00
Lecturer:
Dr Natarajan
Dr Natarajan Dr Natarajan
Dr Natarajan
HOLIDAY
11:0012:00
Mechanics
of Breathing
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DATE
Day
9:0010:00
7/7
Monday
7/9
Wednesday
7/10
Thursday
7/11
Friday
Regulation of
Cardiac Output
I
Local
Control of
Blood
Flow
Pulmonary
and
Fetal
Circulations
Structure
&
Function of
the Kidney
Regulation of
Cardiac Output
II
Neurohumoral
Regulation
of Blood
Pressure
Case Studies
#2
(C-V)
Glomerular
Filtration
EXAM
#2
(Respiratory)
90 MIN
10:0011:00
(Break 10:3011:00)
11:0012:00
7/8
Tuesday
Overview of
Cardiovascula
r
Physiology
(Circulation
and Pressures)
12-1pm
Lunch
1:00-2:00
Biophysics of
the
Circulation
Microcirculation
2:00-3:00
Cardiac Cycle
Problem
Solving
Workshop
#4
(Hemodynamics)
Lecturer:
Dr Myers
Dr Myers
Coronary
and
Cerebral
Circulation
s
Integrative
Review of
C-V Function)
MiniReview
Dr Myers
Dr Myers
Dr Myers
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DATE
Day
9:0010:30
10:0011:00
7/14
Monday
7/15
Tuesday
7/16
Wednesday
7/17
Thursday
7/18
Friday
Urine
Concentration
Regulation of
Acid/Base
Balance
Case
Studies
#5
(Renal
EXAM
#3
(Endo)
90 MIN
(Break 10:3011:00)
11:0012:00
Kidney
Structure and
Function
Tubular
Transport
Regulation of
Sodium
Reabsorption
Regulation
of
Extracellular
Fluid &
Osmolarity
Problem
Solving
Workshop
#7
(Clinical
Acid-Base
Disorders)
12-1pm
Lunch
1:00-2:00
Glomerular
Filtration Rate
Problem
Solving
Workshop
#5
(Clearance)
Case
Studies
#6
(Acid/Base)
Cardio)
PSW #6
Assessment of
Tubular
Function
2:00-3:00
Lecturer:
Dr Whitney
Dr Whitney
Dr Whitney
Dr Whitney
Dr Whitney
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DATE
Day
9:00-10:00
7/21
Monday
7/22
Tuesday
7/23
Wednesday
7/24
Thursday
7/25
Friday
Endocrinology
Endocrinolog
y of
Overview of
the GI system
EXAM
#4
(Cardio)
90 MIN
10:0011:00
(Break 10:3011:00)
11:0012:00
Endocrinology
of the Ovary
and Female
Reproductive
Tract
Hypothalamic
/
Pituitary Axis
I
Endocrinology
of the Testis
and Male
Reproductive
Tract
Hypothalamic
/
Pituitary Axis
II and Growth
Endocrinology
of posterior
pituitary,
oxytocin, and
vasopressin
of the Thyroid
Gland
Endocrinology
of the
Pancreas
Calcium
Regulation
The Adrenal
Cortex and
the
Endocrine
Physiology
of Stress &
Immunity
GI Motility
12-1pm
Lunch
1:00-2:00
Case
Studies #4
(Endo)
2:00-3:00
Lecturer:
Dr Lumpkin
Dr Lumpkin/Sherman Dr Lumpkin Dr Lumpkin
Dr Mulroney
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DATE
Day
9:00-10:00
7/28
Monday
7/29
Tuesday
7/30
Wednesday
Hepatobiliary
Function
Case
Studies
#7
(GI)
Digestion
&
Absorption
I
REVIEW
(GI)
7/31
Thursday
8/1
Friday
EXAM
#5
(Renal)
90 MIN
(Break 10:3011 AM)
11:00-12:00
Gastrointestinal
Secretions
I
12-1pm
Lunch
1:00-2:00
Gastrointestinal
Secretions
II
STUDY DAY
10:00-11:00
EXAM
#6
(GI)
(90 MIN)
2:00-3:00
Digestion
&
Absorption
II
Lecturer:
Dr Mulroney
Dr Mulroney
Dr Mulroney
Dr Whitney