This lab-intensive course examines the relationships and organization of the human skeleton, limbs, thorax, abdomen, pelvis, perineum, head, neck, and central nervous system. Students will study anatomical structures from deep to superficial and trace their routes from proximal to distal, exploring pathways and connections of blood vessels and nerves. Utilizing prosections, students will gain fundamental knowledge to examine medical-based scenarios of injury, aging, and disease, understanding the consequences in structure and function of the human body.

This course provides students with a robust understanding of key body systems and physiological concepts. Designed to challenge and stimulate interest in how the integrated function of systems is necessary for whole body function, this course covers neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, renal, gastrointestinal, and musculoskeletal systems. Students will engage with their peers in problem-based learning to discuss and find solutions to various clinical case studies of disease, injury, and aging, and to link these to social determinants of health.

This graduate course provides an integrative understanding of the cellular, molecular, immunological, and systemic mechanisms that underlie the pathogenesis of major human diseases. Students will explore how genetic, environmental, and social determinants converge to produce disease, and how this knowledge informs treatment strategies. Topics include inflammation, infection, cancer, metabolic disease, neurodegeneration, cardiovascular dysfunction, and immune-mediated disorders. A significant course component will involve a group-based, problem-solving project simulating real-world disease investigation and intervention planning.

This course explores the evidence and principles that support the use of a Lifestyle Medicine approach to preserve and recover human health. Students will learn about the pillars of Lifestyle Medicine (sleep, nutrition, movement, social connection, stress reduction, avoidance of harmful substances) and apply this knowledge to clinical contexts. This course encourages collaboration and a community of practice among students to discuss socio-economic factors that influence the adoption of Lifestyle Medicine practices.

This course provides an advanced understanding of immune system function and the molecular interactions between hosts and infectious pathogens. Students will explore the major arms of the immune system and mechanisms by which bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites evade or manipulate host immunity. Applied topics include immunopathology, vaccine platforms, monoclonal antibody design, and host-directed therapeutics. Emphasis is placed on foundational knowledge relevant to medicine and public health, especially in the context of pandemics and immune-based interventions.