MD ID 7705

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Course Details

Course: MD ID 7705 - Advanced Integrated Science Course, Beyond BMI: a multidisciplinary approach to obesity

Description: This Advanced Integrated Science Course is a 4-week course that will take a multidisciplinary approach to obesity and its related complications. We will analyze the physiologic, genetic, pathologic, nutritional, psychologic, social, and metabolic contributions and consequences of obesity and obesity-related comorbidities such as type 2 diabetes, metabolic-associated fatty liver disease, cardiovascular disease, obstructive sleep apnea, and infertility. Body size bias, food insecurity and justice, health policy, current and potential future medical, surgical, and minimally invasive treatments for obesity and diabetes will be explored. Non-classroom learning experiences will include multiple clinics (Comprehensive Weight Management Clinic, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Endocrinology/Reproductive disorders) and lifestyle medicine-related activities (Food Pharmacy, Culinary Medicine, Health coaching, Edible Garden).

Department: Medicine, Interdepartmental

Credit Range: 4 - 4

Permission Required: No

School Years: MSIIIMSIV

Course Classifications: ELECTIVECLINIC

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Possible Grade(s): Fail (F)Pass (P)

Prerequisites: MS3s need permission from course director to enroll

Add Policy: Course may be added to schedule 30 days before it starts.

Drop Policy: Course may be dropped from schedule 30 days before it starts.

Academic Years

	Title	Year	Tags	#Sec
	MD ID 7705 - Advanced Integrated Science Course, Beyond BMI: a multidisciplinary approach to obesity	2024/2025	ELECTIVECLINIC	1