COURSES IN MEDICAL SCIENCE OFFERED IN THE
DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE FOR CANDIDATES
FOR GRADUATE DEGREES
HISTOLOGY AND EMBRYOLOGY
Histology C1: Biology B1 prerequisite.—Three lectures or recitations and
nine hours of laboratory work weekly during the second term, and one lecture
and six hours of laboratory work weekly during the third 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.—Eight hours weekly during
the third term. The laboratory work (six 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 1930-31.
Histology D2: The histology and embryology of the endocrine tissues.
Session 1931-32.
Histology D3: The histology and embryology of the reproductive organs.
Session 1932-33.
Histology C1 and Embryology C1 prerequisite for the D courses.—Nine hours
weekly during third term.
Dr. Jordan and Dr. Kindred.
GROSS ANATOMY AND ANTHROPOLOGY
Anatomy C1: Biology B1 prerequisite.—Twenty hours weekly during the
first term and fifteen 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.—Seven hours weekly during the
third 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 carefully 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.—Eight hours weekly during the
third term. Topographic and applied anatomy.
Dr. Bean and Dr. Speidel.
Anatomy D2: Anatomy C1 prerequisite.—Nine hours weekly during the
third term. Physical anthropology.
Dr. Bean.
Anatomy D3: Anatomy C2 prerequisite.—Nine hours weekly during the
first term. Research in experimental anatomy.
Dr. Speidel.
BACTERIOLOGY
Bacteriology C1: Biology B1 prerequisite.—Twelve hours weekly throughout
the first term. Systematic course in medical bacteriology, with emphasis on
public health, differential diagnostic methods and the foundation of serology and
infection.
Dr. Maxcy.
BIOCHEMISTRY
Biochemistry C1: Chemistry B3 prerequisite.—Lectures and recitations,
three hours weekly during the second and third terms; and laboratory six hours
weekly during the second term and nine hours weekly during the third term.
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. Silvette.
Biochemistry D1: Biochemistry C1 prerequisite.—Six 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.—One 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.—Two 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, six hours weekly during the first term and five
hours during the second term; laboratory work, six hours weekly during the
first term, two 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 experimental results are
evaluated, and the student is directed to consult the monographs and original
sources. The laboratory work consists of preliminary elemental experiments on
the neuromuscular system, followed by intensive courses in mammalian and human
physiology. A thesis on a selected physiological topic is written during the year
by each student.
Dr. Britton and Assistants.
Physiology D1: Physiology C1 prerequisite.—The sympathetico-adrenal system.
Session 1930-31.
Dr. Britton.
Physiology D2: Physiology C1 prerequisite.—The physiology of muscular
exercise. Session 1931-32.
Dr. Britton.
Physiology D3: Physiology C1 prerequisite.—Applications of physiology to
medicine. Session 1932-33.
Dr. Britton.
Physiology D4: Embryology C1 and Physiology C1 prerequisites.—Mammalian
experimental embryology. Session 1930-31.
Dr. Corey.
Physiology D5: Physiology C1 prerequisite.—Comparative physiology of
the internal secretions. Session 1931-32.
Dr. Corey.
The above D courses require six hours weekly during the third term.
Physiology D6: 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.—Six and one-half
hours weekly during the first term, eight hours weekly during the second
term, and twelve hours weekly during the third term. First term: Gross pathology
of selected tissues and diseases; the study of infection and immunity in
connection with bacteriology; autopsies and autopsy interpretations. Second and
third terms: General and special pathology; autopsy studies.
Dr. Dunn and Dr. Graham.
PHARMACOLOGY
Pharmacology C1: Physiology C1 prerequisite.—Lectures, recitations and
demonstrations six hours weekly and laboratory work six hours weekly, during
the third 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 and Assistants.
Pharmacology D1: The standardization of drugs, embracing a study of
the most representative methods, chemical and biological. Session 1930-31.
Pharmacology D2: 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 D3: 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 C1 prerequisite for the D courses. Didactic, two hours a
week, January 15 to March 15; laboratory four hours a week, February 1 to
March 10. Total 30 hours.
Dr. J. A. Waddell and Assistants.
DERMATOLOGY AND SYPHILOLOGY
Dermatology C1: Completion of second year of medical course prerequisite.—Four
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.
Dr. Smith.
Dermatology C2: Dermatology C1 prerequisite.—Two ward rounds weekly
for nine weeks. Hospital beds for infectious and late syphilis and interesting
dermatological cases are liberally supplied. This permits intensive study by
senior students.
Dr. Smith.
Dermatology D1: Dermatology C1 and C2 prerequisite.—One afternoon
weekly for one-half session in the out-patient department. Clinical dermatology
and syphilology.
Dr. Smith.
NEUROLOGY
Neurology C1: Completion of third year of medical course prerequisite.—
Three 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: Reconstruction of brain stem.
Neurology D2: Personality studies.
For the D courses Neurology C1 is prerequisite. Nine hours weekly during
the second or third term.
Dr. Wilson.
PUBLIC HEALTH AND HYGIENE
Hygiene C1: Two hours weekly throughout the session. The course begins
with a consideration of the main facts of hygiene as they bear on the practice of
medicine. It then proceeds to the consideration of the natural history of contagious
diseases, their modes of propagation and methods of prevention. Instruction
is also given in the proper location and construction of habitations, hospitals,
schoolhouses, etc., with special methods of heating, ventilation and draining.
Notice is taken of the special relations involved in military and naval hygiene.
Dr. Maxcy and Dr. Young.
Hygiene D1: Hygiene C1 prerequisite.—Nine hours weekly of laboratory
and conference work during the second term. Immunology. Study of the problems
and methods of medical bacteriology and serology; the reactions of immunity
of experimental animals; the application of immunological principles to
the treatment and prevention of disease.
Dr. Maxcy.
SURGERY
Surgery D1: 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.
