Overview
Experimental Medicine : Clinical aspects and burden of major respiratory conditions; key concepts of clinical and epidemiologic research in respiratory diseases. Specific conditions addressed include asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cystic fibrosis, tuberculosis, pneumonia, adult respiratory distress syndrome, interstitial and pulmonary vascular diseases.
Terms: Winter 2016
Instructors: Schwartzman, Kevin (Winter)
Restriction: Must be registered for graduate or postdoctoral studies in the Faculty of Medicine or the Faculty of Science.
The course uses a Web-based distance learning format, with students and instructors from all 4 Quebec medical faculties. Seven two-week modules, each with slides, readings, written assignment, and on-line discussion forum; followed by a two-week final assignment. Most materials are in English. However, some slide sets and forum posts will be in French.