About this Course

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This course introduces learners to a variety of infectious diseases using a patient-centered, story-based approach. Through illustrated, short videos, learners will follow the course of each patient’s illness, from initial presentation to resolution. Integrating the relevant microbiology, pathophysiology and immunology, this course aims to engage and entice the learner towards future studies in microbiology, immunology and infectious diseases. 
The patient-centered videos included in this course were created as part of the Re-imagining Medical Education initiative, led by Charles Prober MD, Senior Associate Dean of Medical Education at the Stanford School of Medicine. This initiative was the first of its kind to explore the collaborative creation of foundational medical education online content by inter-institutional teams of faculty. The content presented in this course was created by faculty from Stanford University School of Medicine, in collaboration with The University of Washington School of Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine, UCSF School of Medicine, and The University of Michigan Medical School. Support for this initiative was provided by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Burke Family Foundation.

PLEASE NOTE: Information provided in this course is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be used for diagnostic and/or treatment purposes.

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Intermediate Level

Approx. 11 hours to complete

English

Skills you will gain

Infection Control
Microbiology
Immunology
Medicine

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Intermediate Level

Approx. 11 hours to complete

English

Instructor

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Maya Adam, MD

Lecturer

Stanford School of Medicine

1,278,381 Learners

8 Courses

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week1

Week 1

1 hour to complete

Introductory Module

In Module One, we will begin to hear how some microbes cause disease in humans. We will familiarize ourselves with the human immune system, including the cells that make up the innate and adaptive immune responses. We will also examine the relationship between socioeconomic conditions and infectious disease as we explore the story of one person’s experience with cholera. By the end of this module, learners will be more familiar with how the host immune defenses actively defend the body against disease-causing microbes. After each lecture, there is a glossary of terms pertaining to that lecture, which will assist learners in answering the quiz questions. Learners can also find a glossary of all terms from the course, listed alphabetically, under the "Resources" tab.

1 hour to complete

3 videos (Total 26 min), 3 readings, 3 quizzes

Week2

Week 2

2 hours to complete

Bacterial Infections Part 1

In Module Two, we will explore six infectious diseases caused by bacteria. We will see how factors like agricultural practices, prior infections, smoking history, and financial situations can play a role in infectious disease. By the end of this module, learners will be able to interpret the clinical presentation of these six infectious diseases and describe the relevant microbiology, pathophysiology, and immunology.

2 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 52 min), 6 readings, 6 quizzes

6 videos

Tuberculosis10mAcute Gastrointestinal Infections8mInfections of the Heart10mPneumonia7mGroup A Strep Pharyngitis6mGastritis9m

6 readings

Glossary of Terms from Lecture5mGlossary of Terms from Lecture5mGlossary of Terms from Lecture5mGlossary of Terms from Lecture5mGlossary of Terms from Lecture5mGlossary of Terms from Lecture5m

6 practice exercises

Tuberculosis9mAcute Gastrointestinal Infections9mInfections of the Heart9mPneumonia9mGroup A Strep Pharyngitis9mGastritis9m

Week3

Week 3

3 hours to complete

Bacterial Infections Part 2

3 hours to complete

7 videos (Total 56 min), 7 readings, 7 quizzes

7 videos

Bacterial Meningitis & Meningococcemia7mMRSA9mSyphilis5mGroup A Strep Fasciitis7mHospital Acquired Infections9mOrbital Cellulitis7mGram Negative Sepsis9m

7 readings

Glossary of Terms from Lecture5mGlossary of Terms from Lecture5mGlossary of Terms from Lecture5mGlossary of Terms from Lecture5mGlossary of Terms from Lecture5mGlossary of Terms from Lecture5mGlossary of Terms from Lecture5m

7 practice exercises

Bacterial Meningitis & Meningococcemia9mMRSA9mSyphilis9mGroup A Strep Fasciitis9mHospital Acquired Infections9mOrbital Cellulitis9mGram Negative Sepsis9m

Week4

Week 4

2 hours to complete

Viral Infections Part 1

In Module Four, we will explore five cases of infectious disease involving viruses. We will see how factors like social stigma, prior infections, access to medications, and family history can play a role in infectious disease. We will also examine the link between viruses and some cancers. By the end of this module, learners will be able to interpret the clinical presentation of these five infectious diseases and describe the relevant microbiology, pathophysiology, and immunology.

2 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 43 min), 5 readings, 5 quizzes

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