COURSES IN MEDICAL SCIENCE OFFERED IN THE
DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE FOR CANDIDATES
FOR GRADUATE DEGREES
HISTOLOGY AND EMBRYOLOGY
Histology C1: Biology B1 prerequisite.—4 lectures or recitations and 10
hours of laboratory work weekly during the first term. This course aims to
acquaint the student with the microscopic structure of tissues and organs.
Cytogenesis and histogenesis are briefly considered in the case of many tissues
studied. The relation of histology to physiology and pathology is constantly
kept in view. The student is also given opportunity to acquaint himself with
the principles and practice of histological technique.
Dr. Jordan and Dr. Kindred.
Embryology C1: Histology C1 prerequisite.—7 hours weekly during the
second term. The laboratory work (5 hours weekly) with sections and dissections
of mammalian embryos, is supplemented by lectures, recitations, and
the study of models. The course aims to give the student a knowledge of developmental
processes, in the light of which he may the better understand the
more abstruse normal conditions of adult anatomy, as well as many anomalies
and variations.
Dr. Jordan and Dr. Kindred.
Histology D1: The histology and embryology of the blood-forming tissues.
Session 1932-33.
Histology D2: The histology and embryology of the endocrine tissues.
Session 1933-34.
Histology D3: The histology and embryology of the reproductive organs.
Session 1934-35.
Histology C1 and Embryology C1 prerequisite for the D courses.—9 hours
weekly during third term.
Dr. Jordan and Dr. Kindred.
GROSS ANATOMY AND ANTHROPOLOGY
Anatomy C1: Biology B1 prerequisite.—19 hours weekly during the first
term and 12 hours weekly during the second term. This course begins with
a systematic study of the bones, on the completion of which a part is assigned
to each student for dissection and study. On the completion of this
course each student has dissected a lateral half of the body. The student obtains
his knowledge at first hand and by his own personal efforts.
Dr. Bean and Dr. Speidel.
Anatomy C2: Biology B1 prerequisite.—6 hours weekly during the second
term. This course consists of a laboratory study of the anatomy of the central
nervous system carried out in considerable detail. The gross anatomy
of the spinal cord and brain is first considered, on the completion of which
sections of the more important regions are studied with the aid of the microscope.
Fresh brains and series of sections of the cord and brain are thoroughly
used. A reconstruction of the central nervous system showing the more important
pathways is prepared by each student.
Dr. Bean and Dr. Speidel.
Anatomy D1: Anatomy C1 prerequisite.—8 hours weekly during the second
term. Topographic and applied anatomy.
Dr. Bean and Dr. Speidel.
Anatomy D2: Anatomy C1 prerequisite.—Hours by arrangement. Special
anatomical dissections.
Dr. Bean and Dr. Speldel.
Anatomy D3: Anatomy C1 prerequisite.—9 hours weekly during the second
term. Physical anthropology.
Dr. Bean.
Anatomy D4: Anatomy C2 prerequisite.—Research in experimental anatomy.
Opportunity for original investigation is afforded a small number of
specially qualified students.
Dr. Speidel.
BACTERIOLOGY AND PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
Bacteriology C1: Biology B1 prerequisite.—Lectures, conferences and
laboratory work 12 hours weekly during the third term. The object of this
course is to acquaint the student with the microörganisms which are of importance
to man and his environment, the methods used in their study and identification.
The fundamentals of infection and immunity are taught. The student learns the
common procedures used in the diagnosis and treatment of infectious disease. So
far as practicable the material studied is obtained from the environment, from
the body surfaces and excretions of normal individuals, and from the body surfaces,
excretions, secretions and exudates of the persons with various common
pathological conditions. The student is thus introduced to the etiology of infectious
disease and some of the factors involved in resistance. Through a consideration
of selected bacteriologic and immunologic studies the basis is laid for the later
study of epidemiology and preventive medicine.
Dr. Maxcy and Dr. Kang.
Preventive Medicine and Epidemiology C1: Biology B1 prerequisite.—
2 hours weekly during the first two terms and 1 hour weekly during the third term.
A series of lectures on the epidemiology of the infectious diseases, the present
status of knowledge of the causes, modes of transmission and means of prevention.
Emphasis is placed upon the immunological and environmental factors concerned.
Considering disease as a community problem the functions of various official and
voluntary public health agencies set up to control preventable illness are discussed
in their relationship to the private practitioner. Instruction is given in
the elements of statistical and epidemiological technique.
Dr. Maxcy and Dr. McQuade.
Immunology D1: Bacteriology C1 prerequisite.—This course is designed to
amplify the introduction to immunology given in the regular course in Bacteriology
during the first year. During the third and fourth years the student has become
acquainted with clinical medicine. It is desirable to review the factors concerned
in resistance to infection and the scientific background for the treatment of infectious
diseases. By means of conferences and laboratory assignments the student is given
an opportunity to perform and observe some of the characteristic phenomena in
test tube and in the experimental animal. Special attention is given to those
biologic reactions which are of value in the diagnosis or treatment of disease such
as the Wassermann reaction, the Kahn reaction, agglutination technique, standardization
of antitoxic sera, etc.
Dr. Maxcy.
BIOCHEMISTRY
Biochemistry C1: Chemistry B3 prerequisite.—Lectures and laboratory 9
hours weekly during the second and third terms. Course comprises the chemistry
of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates; digestion, intestinal putrefaction, feces;
blood, milk, and bile; particular attention is devoted to the chemical physiology
of digestion, secretion, excretion, internal secretion, intermediary metabolism, and
nutrition. Laboratory work includes the study of carbohydrates, fats, proteins,
purine compounds, etc.; gastric contents, blood, milk, and urine; the digestive
enzymes and the digestion of foods; and extensive qualitative and quantitative
work on urine.
Dr. Chanutin and Mr. McEwen.
Biochemistry D1: Biochemistry C1 prerequisite.—6 hours of laboratory
work a week during the entire year. Biochemical preparations. Individual instruction
is given in the separation, purification and identification of products of
biochemical nature.
Dr. Chanutin.
Biochemistry D2: Biochemistry C1 prerequisite.—1 hour a week during
the entire year. Physiology of nutrition. An attempt is made to cover the subject
of nutrition in its broadest aspects. Various phases of digestion, respiratory,
basal and intermediary metabolism are studied.
Dr. Chanutin.
Biochemistry D3: Biochemistry C1 prerequisite.—2 hours a week during
the entire year. Biochemical seminar. Papers pertaining to Biochemistry
and related subjects in the English, German and French literature are read by
the participants. The student is enabled to keep in touch with the advances
made in the subject.
Dr. Chanutin.
Biochemistry D4: Biochemistry D1 prerequisite.—For those students properly
qualified the laboratory will be opened during the academic year and summer
vacation. Biochemical research.
Dr. Chanutin.
PHYSIOLOGY
Physiology C1: Histology C1 and Biochemistry C1 prerequisite.—Lectures,
recitations, and demonstrations, 5 hours weekly during the first term and 4
hours during the second term; laboratory work, 7 hours weekly during the
first term, 3 hours weekly during the second term. In the lecture course attention
is drawn to the fundamental branches of the subject, and the more difficult
aspects are thoroughly discussed. Recent important physiological contributions
are evaluated, and the student is directed further to consult various
monographs and original papers. Each student is held responsible for preparing
during the year a thesis of his own choice on some phase of physiology.
The laboratory work consists of preliminary elemental experiments on
the neuromuscular system, followed by intensive courses in mammalian and
in human physiology. The latter are designed particularly to train students
to observe and record, and to interpret and make deductions from their
results. Suggestive outlines only are provided for the experimental studies
and emphasis is given to those branches of physiology which should prove
valuable in later work in medicine.
Dr. Britton and Dr. Corey.
Physiology D1: Physiology C1 prerequisite.—Applications of physiology to
medicine. Session 1932-33.
Dr. Britton.
Physiology D2: Physiology C1 prerequisite.—The function of the alimentary
tract and related organs. Session 1933-34.
Dr. Britton.
Physiology D3: Embryology C1 and Physiology C1 prerequisites.—Physiology
of the fetus. Session 1932-33.
Dr. Corey.
Physiology D4: Physiology C1 prerequisite.—Comparative physiology of
the internal secretions. Session 1933-34.
Dr. Corey.
The above D courses require 6 hours weekly during the third term.
Physiology D5: Physiology C1 prerequisite.—Original investigation. Opportunity
is afforded a limited number of specially qualified students to undertake
investigative work at any time throughout the year in physiology or nearly
related sciences.
Dr. Britton and Dr. Corey.
PATHOLOGY
Pathology C1: Anatomy C1 and Physiology C1 prerequisite.—8 hours
weekly during the first term 11 hours weekly during the second term, and 9 hours
weekly during the third term. By a systematic series of lectures, combined with
demonstrations of both gross and microscopic preparations, the various morbid
conditions of the body are presented. In the laboratory, under supervision, the
student personally examines all of the gross material and devotes considerable time
to the study of the loan-collection of slides with which he is provided.
In addition to this systematic portion of the course an attempt is made to
acquaint the students with fresh tissues and disease as seen at the autopsy table.
With this end in view the class is divided into small groups of students each of
which assists at a limited number of autopsies. Fresh tissues are demonstrated
during class hours and, whenever possible, autopsies are performed before the entire
class.
Dr. Cash, Dr. Kang and Dr. Scherer.
Pathology D1: Pathology C1 prerequisite.—Hours by special arrangement.
Opportunity is given to a limited number of students to study, under supervision, all
of the current material of the department. Such students, when properly qualified,
may also undertake the study of special problems in which they are interested.
Dr. Cash, Dr. Kang and Dr. Scherer.
PHARMACOLOGY
Pharmacology C1: Physiology C1 prerequisite.—Lectures, recitations and
demonstrations 4 hours weekly and laboratory work 9 hours weekly, during
the second term. The physical and chemical characteristics and the mode of action
of representative drugs and other chemic agents are dealt with both in didactic
and practical exercises. Special attention is given to analysing and interpreting
the results obtained in the laboratory.
Dr. J. A. Waddell, Mr. Moir and Assistants.
Pharmacology D1: The biological significance and pharmacological action
of the compounds of certain metallic elements, particular attention being
given to Ca, Fe, Mg, Mn, and Cu. Session 1931-32.
Pharmacology D2: The influence of chemical structure on pharmacological
action, the significance of the presence and position in the molecule
of alkyl, hydroxyl, carboxyl, and amino radicles being investigated. Session
1932-33.
Pharmacology D3: The standardization of drugs, embracing a study of
the most representative methods, chemical and biological. Session 1933-34.
Pharmacology C1 prerequisite for the D courses. Didactic, 2 hours a week
and laboratory 4 hours a week during the first term.
Dr. J. A. Waddell and Assistants.
DERMATOLOGY AND SYPHILOLOGY
Dermatology C1: Completion of second year of medical course prerequisite.—4
hours weekly of lectures during the third term, supplemented by clinics
in the out-patient department. The importance, etiology, prophylaxis, pathology,
clinical history, diagnosis and treatment of syphilis are discussed. After
review of the anatomic and histologic structure and physiology of the skin
the diseases commonly met with are discussed. The main object in this course is
not to train specialists but to give all the students basic information regarding
the diagnosis and treatment of the common skin diseases and syphilis. The relationship
of these to other branches of medicine is emphasized.
Dr. Smith.
Dermatology C2: Dermatology C1 prerequisite.—1 ward round weekly
for one trimester. Cases of syphilis and skin diseases requiring special study or
treatment are hospitalized. This permits intensive study by senior students.
Dr. Smith.
Dermatology D1: Dermatology C1 and C2 prerequisite.—3 afternoons
weekly for one trimester in the out-patient department. Clinical dermatology
and syphilology.
Dr. Smith.
Dermatology D2: 2 hours weekly during the entire year. Laboratory and
practical medical mycology.
Dr. Smith.
NEUROLOGY
Neurology C1: Completion of third year of medical course prerequisite.—
3 lectures and recitations weekly, supplemented by clinical work during the
first and second terms. In this course is given also instruction in electrotherapeutics.
Dr. Wilson.
Neurology D1: Neurology C1 is prerequisite.—3 hours weekly during the
entire year. Child Guidance.
Dr. Wilson.
SURGERY
Surgery D1: 2 hours weekly for the session. Limited to two students
of the fourth year.—The daily material from the operating room and the collection
of pathological material in the files of the laboratory are studied, with correlation
between the pathological findings and the clinical history. The students
are expected to examine all fresh material in the gross and to study the microscopic
pathology. The view-point of the course is the interpretation of these observations
as illustrating the development and progress of surgical disease.
Dr. Lehman and Dr. Fifer.
Surgery D2: Degree of M. D. and one year of interne service prerequisite.—
The student is expected to spend his entire time for the year. Surgical pathology
and research in the field of the biological sciences related to clinical surgery.
The former portion of the course consists of study and reports on a large collection
of surgical pathological material. The latter portion is to be arranged
individually with the director.
Dr. Lehman.
