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