Study Diseases With a Doctor--What Goes Wrong With Anatomy and Physiology
In this ongoing course, we'll explore a different disease or condition each week. What is happening in the body and what is it like for the person living with it?
Dr. Robin
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What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade 8 - 11
You've heard of the diseases but do you actually understand them? So many things can go wrong with the human body... And learning about them is a fun and fascinating way to better understand human anatomy and physiology. Every week we'll dig into one diagnosis. We'll focus on both the pathophysiology of the condition (how does it happen in the body) and the experience of the person. Classroom culture: * I teach largely using the Socratic method (asking questions to elicit what you already know, helping you think through the question yourself) so expect a lot of interaction. * Unless you have a specific reason, I prefer all cameras on during class so students feel comfortable knowing with whom they are interacting. * If you are uncomfortable interacting, please message me so we can figure out a solution together so you can get the most out of the class! I do also offer a large number of FLEX classes if that's your preference. In each class we'll: * review any anatomy and physiology that's needed as background (the class is appropriate for students with a wide range of background knowledge, they don't need to have taken anatomy before) * dig into what is going wrong * explore why that causes the symptoms the person experiences * discuss what can be done to restore normal physiology * images or videos will usually be used to show aspects of the condition that are best understood that way Who this class is for: * Learners interested in studying anatomy and physiology from a more interesting angle * Learners considering a career in medicine, nursing, or pharmacy * Learners who enjoy STEM and maybe didn't consider human biology previously Topics are by request and this schedule will be updated as we get closer to the dates Note: I'm currently planning the fall schedule so current learners should submit requests now if you want to get your ideas on the schedule in the next couple months! Week of June 19: Hashimoto's thyroiditis (hypothyroidism=low thyroid) Week of June 26: Anemia Week of July 2: Viral vs bacterial pneumonia Week of July 9: Chronic liver disease Week of July 16: Osteoporosis Week of July 23: Meningitis Week of July 30: Skin cancer Week of August 6: Hemochromatosis Week of August 13: Type 2 Diabetes and Insulin Resistance Week of August 20: Rhinitis, sinusitis, eustachian tube dysfunction, otitis media Week of August 28: Large Parasites (tapeworms, lice, etc) Week of September 4: Ancient diseases that are still around: Leprosy and plague Week of September 11: How organ transplants really work Week of September 18: How Doctors Think (sorting out a complicated patient with restless legs) Week of September 25: Vector Borne Illnesses Week of October 2: Cancer (Myths, reality, what it really means) Week of October 9: Head injuries Week of October 16: Alzheimers Disease and Dementia Week of October 23: Hearing, hearing loss, treatments Week of October 30: Vision, causes of vision loss, treatments Week of November 6: Strokes Week of Nov 13: Physiology before and after being born Week of Nov 20: no class, Thanksgiving Week of November 27: Vaccines Week of Dec 4: Prosthetics Week of Dec 11: Food allergies vs intolerances vs other Week of Dec 18: Consciousness, Memory, Mood, and More Week of Dec 25: Embryology (and VACTERL, cleft lip) more topics will be added as we get closer to the dates
Learning Goals
Students will develop their critical thinking skills as they apply basic anatomy and physiology to specific problems.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Nothing in this class will be or is intended to be medical advice. This is merely educational in nature and will be a surface-level overview. Your student will not be coming out of this class knowing anything about how to diagnose or treat these conditions and we will not be discussing any personal medical questions/needs. Students should come with general questions about the topic.
Who this class not for:
* Learners who are easily grossed out--we won't be looking at anything extreme but we may look at images or videos of healthy or diseased organs, for example
* Learners who are easily upset--while I work to keep my lessons encouraging and never scary, we are talking specifically about what goes wrong. I try to choose particular examples that are not fatal and avoid really distressing conditions but I don't know what will trigger your learner and I can't control what questions other learners may ask. While I am quite skilled at managing the classroom, I will answer most questions simply and directly, which might mean admitting that something can be fatal or cause significant problems. I always include a reassurance of how rare it is, available treatments, etc. But if the knowledge that diseases can cause death or debility would be extremely distressing to you/your learner then I would recommend one of my other classes.
I will usually include a video to better understand a particular aspect of a condition. This may be a patient story or may show a diagnostic procedure such as an endoscopy. I will never show anything gory or inappropriate.
Supply List
If learners have models or books, they are welcome to bring them to class. These are not at all necessary as I will be using models and illustrations together with examples and stories to help the organs really come alive for the students.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Doctoral Degree from Unviersity of Colorado School of Medicine
Bachelor's Degree in Science from University of Denver
As a family physician with a decade in private practice, I love teaching young people about how their bodies work. I believe that people who understand their bodies will take better care of them. I've now taught well over 1000 learners on Outschool and love spending my time with young people!Reviews
Live Group Class
$21
weekly1x per week
50 min
Completed by 14 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-17
3-12 learners per class
