Mini-Med I
Spring 2006 Session: March 28 – May 16
MARCH 28
Genetics and the Future of Medicine
Larry J. Shapiro, MD
Executive Vice Chancellor for Medical Affairs and Dean of the School of Medicine
Emergency Medicine: The Real “ER”
Cynthia A. Wichelman, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Course Director, Mini-Medical School
APRIL 4
Influenza: Going to the Birds?
1918 Epidemic to Avian Flu
Keith F. Woeltje, MD, PhD
Associate Professor of Medicine
Division of Infectious Diseases
Haitian Health: Diseases Rarely Seen in the United States
Patricia A. Wolff, MD
Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics
APRIL 11
The Anatomy of a Teaching Hospital
Andrew A. Ziskind, MD
President, Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Valvular Heart Disease: Keeping the Body’s Pump in Working Order
Benico Barzilai, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine,
Division of Cardiology
Medical Director, Heart and Vascular Center
APRIL 18 (7-9:30 pm)
High-tech Surgery Techniques
Michael Brunt, MD
Associate Professor of Surgery
Section of Endocrine and Oncologic Surgery
Suture Lab: Surgery Techniques and Laparoscopic Simulation
Taught by Washington University School of Medicine surgical residents and operating room staff.
APRIL 25
Musical Mishaps of the Hand: An Evening with the Symphony
Martin I. Boyer, MD
Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Chief, Orthopaedic Hand and Wrist Service
Members of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
MAY 2
Detecting and Treating Diabetes: The Silent Disease
Kenneth S. Polonsky, MD
Adolphus Busch Professor and Chairman, Department of Medicine
Gynecologic Cancers: Facts and Fallicies
David G. Mutch, MD
Ira and Judy Gail Professor of Gynecologic Oncology
Director, Division of Gynecologic Oncology
MAY 9
Am I Losing My Memory? A Primer on Alzheimer’s Disease.
John C. Morris, MD
Harvey A. and Dorismae Hacker Friedman Distinguished Professor of Neurology
Director, Center of Aging
Stroking Out: The Brain Under Attack
Abdullah M. Nassief, MD
Assistant Professor of Neurology
Director, Stroke Center
MAY 16
Medical Ethics: Tough Issues
Stephen S. Lefrak, MD
Professor of Medicine
Assistant Dean and Director, Humanities Program in Medicine
Mini-Med II
Spring 2006 Session: March 23 – May 18
MARCH 23
Stem Cell Research – Why Is This So Important?
Gerhard Bauer
Laboratory Director & Core Co-Directory, GMP Facility, Department of Medicine, Division of Oncology, Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center
Maternal Birth Trauma: A View Beyond St. Louis
L. Lewis Wall, MD, D.PhiL.
Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Division of Urogynocology & Pelvic Surgery
Associate Professor of Sociocultural Anthropology
MARCH 30
Health Care Delivery: Past, Present and Future
Kenneth M. Ludmerer, MD
Professor of Medicine
Professor of History in Arts & Sciences
Weight Loss Surgery: Pros and Cons
Valerie Halpin, MD
Assistant Professor of Surgery
APRIL 6
Human Hardware: Hip and Knee Replacement
Robert L. Barrack, MD
Charles and Joanne Knight Distinguished Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
The Five Types of Breast Cancer
Alex Denes, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine
Division of Medical Oncology
APRIL 13 (No Class: Passover)
APRIL 19 (Wednesday)
and APRIL 20 (Thursday)
Adult CPR Certification and
Physical Examination and Anatomy
*Taught in conjunction with the School of Medicine medical students and Department of Medicine faculty and residents.
APRIL 27
Sports Medicine: How to Treat Those Nagging Injuries
Matthew J. Matava, MD
Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Team Physician for the St. Louis Rams, Cardinals and Blues
Advances in Urology from Male Impotence to Prostate Cancer
Arnold D. Bullock, MD
Assistant Professor of Surgery,
Division of Urologic Surgery
MAY 4 (7-9:30 pm)
Physical Therapy: Mastering Movement
Susan S. Deusinger, PT, PhD
Professor of Neurology and Physical Therapy
Director, Program in Physical Therapy
Jennifer S. Stith, PT, PhD
Assistant Professor of Neurology and Physical Therapy
Associate Director, Program in Physical Therapy
PT Lab: Tune-ups for Imporved Posture and Movement for Everyday Life
Taught by faculty and doctoral students from the Program in Physical Therapy.
MAY 11
An Evening on Mental Health: Depression
Charles F. Zorumski, MD
Samuel B. Guze Professor and Head, Department of Psychiatry
Keith S. Garcia
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry
Forensic Psychiatry
Melissa A. Swallow, MD
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry
MAY 18
Behind the Bandages: Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery
Keith E. Brandt, MD
William G. Hamm Professor of Surgery
Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Graduation and Reception