Mini Medical School: Hot Topics in Medical Science

University of Colorado

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Future Learn

Course Features

Duration

4 weeks

Delivery Method

Online

Available on

Lifetime Access

Accessibility

Desktop, Laptop

Language

English

Subtitles

English

Level

Beginner

Effort

3 hours per week

Teaching Type

Self Paced

Course Description

Learn more about real-world developments within medical science

This dynamic course covers the most recent research on important medical topics over a period of four weeks. You'll be able, by the end of the course, to distinguish fact from fiction and find all the answers you need when visiting a medical practice.

Gain insight into health science

This course explains the basics and principles of modern medicine. These building blocks serve as a foundation for real-world developments.

This translational research (theory to practice) approach is used in immunology, neurology, infectious diseases, and cancer. You will feel more at ease with how health science diagnoses, prevents, and treats illness. It also makes connections between modern medicine theory as well as application.

Modern medicine can empower you

It is becoming more important to understand the science of health, as anti-science disinformation is spreading more widely. You must be able to understand and follow the explanations given to you by your doctor.

This course will teach you how to be your own healthcare advocate. In this era of conflicting information about COVID-19, it is more important than ever to have a solid understanding of translational research.

Learn from the best in medical sciences

This course will be taught by Dr JJ Cohen who is the lead educator, immunologist, and founder of Mini Medical School. Dr Cohen is the recipient of numerous awards and holds honorary degrees at McGill and Sherbrooke Universities.

Helen MacFarlane will produce exceptional courses, in addition to Dr Cohen's unique approach. Their years of experience have made them excellent collaborators.

Course Overview

International Faculty

Case Based Learning

Post Course Interactions

Case Studies,Instructor-Moderated Discussions

Skills You Will Gain

What You Will Learn

Classify brain structures by function

Describe different treatment options for cancer

Describe diseases in which the immune system fails to function in the correct manner

Discuss the importance of vaccines and immunity in protecting against harmful microbes

Explain how the immune system deals with damage or disease-causing microbes

Explain the basic structure and function of the brain

Identify clinical features of infections by common pathogens

Identify key clinical features and management strategies of common diseases discussed in the course

Identify the general role of mass and T cells in the immune system and their function

Investigate resources available to learn more about cancer and clinical trials

Reflect on the complexity and history of antibiotic resistance

Reflect on the information gained in this course and how it will impact your interaction with medical professionals in the future

Summarize key concepts surrounding immunology, infectious disease, neuroscience, and cancer biology

Summarize lifestyle changes that can lower your risk for cancer

Summarize the clinical features and management strategies for common diseases that impact brain development or function including Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, mood disorders, and autism

Summarize ways to prevent and treat infection by common pathogens

Discuss how to make well-informed decisions about illness, wellness, and life-style choices

Target Students

This course is designed for anyone who has specific health concerns, wants to communicate better with medical practitioners, or is considering a career in health care

Course Content

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Module 1: Immunology

Module 2: Welcome to Mini Medical School: Hot Topics in Medicine

Module 3: Introduction and Innate Immunity

Module 4: Inflammation

Course Instructors

John COHEN

Instructor

Instructor at Futurelearn