Course Catalog

 
STP2364 CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY: A CASE-BASED APPROACH
Department MICROBIOLOGY Campus Birmingham
Course Type(s) Special Topic Facility
Course Director HEATHER BRUNS, PhD Enrollment Limit 30
Contact HEATHER BRUNS, PhD Enrollment Minimum 5
Email habruns@uab.edu Address
Birmingham, AL
Phone (205) 996-4067 Fax
Weeks
Normally Offered
See Offering Dates		 5-5
Prerequisites None. 
Specific Clerkship Prerequisites:
Visiting Students
No LCME students accepted.
No osteopathic students accepted.
Course Description This course will introduce students to clinical immunology. Fundamental concepts in immunology will be reviewed and described in a clinical context by discussing immune related diseases and the underlying physiologic and immune mechanisms. Both didactic and case-based discussions will be used to discuss topics that will aid in preparation for Step 1. Each class session will include a short immunology review lecture, quiz over main concepts, a short group work session to discuss a case that emphasizes the foundational topics introduced that day, and then 2 additional case studies presented to and discussed with the whole class. Review of the quiz and wrap up questions will conclude each session.
Where To Report Building: Volker Hall, Room: TBD, Time: 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Requirements In order to receive a passing grade, students must do the following:
1. Attend class.
2. Participate in class discussions.
3. Complete group assignments and quizzes.
Evaluation Grading is Pass/Fail.
Attendance
Participation in discussions
Quizzes (4)
Group case assignments (5)
Notes 1. Describe foundational immunologic processes of the innate and adaptive immune systems
2. Identify key characteristics of specific immunodeficiencies and autoimmune diseases. Practice differential diagnoses.
3. Describe the immune mechanisms underlying specific immunodeficiencies and autoimmune diseases.