Elective Courses: Open to medical students of the third and fourth years,
and to graduate students.
Histology and Embryology
1. The histology and embryology of the blood forming tissues: Session
1930-31.
2. The histology and embryology of the endocrine tissues: Session
1931-32.
3. The histology and embryology of the reproductive organs: Session
1932-33.
9 hours weekly during the first term.
Dr. Jordan and Dr. Kindred.
Anatomy and Anthropology
1. Topographic and Applied Anatomy: 8 hours weekly during the
second term.
Dr. Bean and Dr. Speidel.
2. Physical Anthropology: 9 hours weekly during the third term.
Dr. Bean.
3. Research in Experimental Anatomy: 9 hours weekly during the first
term.
Dr. Speidel.
Biochemistry
1. Biochemical preparations: Individual instruction is given in the
separation, purification and identification of products of biochemical nature.
6 hours of laboratory work a week during the entire year.
Dr. Chanutin.
2. 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. Previous knowledge in
Biochemistry is necessary. 1 hour a week during the entire year.
Dr. Chanutin.
3. 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. 2 hours a week during the entire year.
Dr. Chanutin.
4. Biochemical research: For those students properly qualified the
laboratory will be opened during the academic year and summer vacation.
Dr. Chanutin.
Physiology
1. The sympathico-adrenal system: Session 1930-31.
Dr. Britton.
2. The physiology of muscular exercise: Session 1931-32.
Dr. Britton.
3. Applications of physiology to medicine: Session 1932-33.
Dr. Britton.
4. Mammalian experimental embryology: Session 1930-31.
Dr. Corey.
5. Comparative physiology of the internal secretions: Session 1931-32.
6 hours weekly during the third term.
Dr. Corey.
6. Original investigation: Oportunity 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.
Pharmacology
1. The standardization of drugs, embracing a study of the most representative
methods, chemical and biological. Session 1930-31.
2. The biological significance and pharmacological actions of the compounds
of certain metallic elements, particular attention being given to Ca,
Fe, Mg, Mn, and Cu. Session 1931-32.
3. 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.
Didactic, 2 hours per week, January 15 to March 15; laboratory 4 hours
per week, February 1 to March 10. Total, 30 hours.
Dr. J. A. Waddell and Assistants.
Dermatology and Syphilology
Clinical Dermatology and Syphilology: 1 afternoon weekly for one-half
session in the out-patient department.
Dr. Smith.
Neurology
1. Reconstruction of brain stem.
2. Personality studies.
9 hours weekly during the second or third term.
Dr. Wilson.
Public Health and Hygiene
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.
9 hours weekly of laboratory and conference work during the second
term.
Dr. Maxcy.
Surgery
Surgical pathology and research in the field of the biological sciences on
subjects 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.
The student is expected to spend his entire time for the year. Open only to
graduate students with M.D. degree and at least one year of interne service.
Dr. Lehman.
