MLC III: Current Biomedical Research (2008-2009)

Class meets on Tuesdays from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. in Room 103 Weiskotten.

The main focus for each session is a report of clinical or translational research, oftentimes accompanied by a perspective piece (editorial, mini-review) and a report of some concrete event (patient case or news article) that makes the reason for studying the subject more obvious or compelling.

Each session will feature an in-class quiz and short written assignment addressing the course objectives given below.

• Knowledge of the basic science and clinical issues relevant to the readings.
• Ability to assess and critique the research presented.
• Ability to translate the research into lay language appropriate for communication with patients
  
• Ability to appropriately apply the findings to clinical problems.
• Ability to suggest further research questions stemming from the study results.
• A scientific attitude and knowledge of the scientific method.
• Awareness of ethical issues in scientific investigation.