380.760.01
Clinical Aspects of Reproductive Health
- Location:
- East Baltimore
- Term:
- 3rd term
- Department:
- Population, Family and Reproductive Health
- Credits:
- 3 credits
- Academic Year:
- 2022 - 2023
- Instruction Method:
- In-person
- Class Times:
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- W F, 10:30 - 11:50am
- Auditors Allowed:
- Yes, with instructor consent
- Undergrads Allowed:
- Yes
- Grading Restriction:
- Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
- Course Instructors:
- Contact:
- Anne Burke
- Resources:
- Description:
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Provides a comprehensive presentation of several clinical disease processes affecting women’s reproductive health. Topics include contraception, cervical cancer screening, STI, menopause and incontinence. Uses traditional lecture materials, selected readings, and in-class discussion. Focuses not only on the clinical aspect of the disease, but the health policy implications on women’s health.
- Learning Objectives:
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Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Explain clinical conditions affecting women's reproductive health, including but not limited to breast disease, contraception, and cervical dysplasia
- Evaluate the effect of race, socio-economic, and health system structure on outcomes for these conditions
- Apply epidemiological and statistical knowledge to critically review published research on a relevant clinical condition
- Apply principles of women's health policy to major conditions affecting women's reproductive health
- Methods of Assessment:
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 20% Participation
- 45% Final Presentation
- 15% Quizzes
- 20% Journal article critique
- Instructor Consent:
No consent required
- Special Comments:
Students are expected to attend all lectures and participate in class discussions of the readings.