Topics in Molecular Medicine
Topics in Molecular Medicine is an MD/PhD course specifically designed
to bring together biomedical research and clinical medicine in an integrated
format. Students are given an introduction to various topics in biomedical
research and are then allowed to critically evaluate selected published
findings in the field. Students gain further experience by hosting a lecture
from a leading scientist in the field of discussion. Each month is completed
by discussion of the potential clinical impact of the basic science research
findings.
Updates to this shedule will be posted regularly so check it often!
Course Schedule
Spring 1997
Jan - Frank Booth, Department of Integrative Biology and Pharmacology,
UTHMS
Student Host: Brian Tseng
February 5 Paula Knudson Director, CPHS
"HISTORY AND ETHICS OF RESEARCH USING HUMAN SUBJECTS"
February 12 Dean's Lecture MSB 2.135 4 -5 PM
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"Assembly and Function of Endotoxins: A Remarkable Family of Bioactive
Lipids"
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Dr. Christian R.H. Raetz MD, PhD
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Professor & Chairman - Biochemistry
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Duke University
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Reception to follow.
February 19
Discussion with the Directors (Gripe Session)
February 26 Students in the last year of the program will discuss residency
applications and interviewing.
This will be a discussion on getting into residency from the MD/PhD
perspective. Our speakers will be our very own demi-gods, Drs. Keith Ligon,
Jeff Deyo, Darrin Beaupre and Al Biddinger. I've also invited Drs. Russell
Broaddus and Faye Johnson from Baylor, who may be in attendance if their
clinical duties allow. The critical questions will be, "Does MD/PhD make
any difference?" and, "How can one be as buff as possible when applying
for residency?" We will try to have real food and drinks available so please
come and soak up some vital info!
March - Jeannie McMillin, Department of Pathology and Laboratory
Medicine, UTHMS
Student Host: Christy Tock
April - Gerard Karsenty, UTMDACC
Student Host: Roshini Kandyil