About this course: 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.

Who is this class for: This course is primarily aimed at anyone with an interest in human health.

Created by: Stanford University

Taught by: Maya Adam, MD, Lecturer
Stanford School of Medicine

Level	Intermediate
Language	English
Hardware Req	No special hardware required.
How To Pass	Pass all graded assignments to complete the course.
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Syllabus

WEEK 1

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.

3 videos, 3 readings

Video: Course Introduction
Reading: Glossary of Terms from Lecture
Video: Introduction to Microbiology Clinical Presentation
Reading: Glossary of Terms from Lecture
Video: Introduction to Immunology
Reading: Glossary of Terms from Lecture

Graded: Course Introduction

Graded: Introduction to Microbiology Clinical Presentation

Graded: Introduction to Immunology

WEEK 2

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.

6 videos, 6 readings

Video: Tuberculosis
Reading: Glossary of Terms from Lecture
Video: Acute Gastrointestinal Infections
Reading: Glossary of Terms from Lecture
Video: Infections of the Heart
Reading: Glossary of Terms from Lecture
Video: Pneumonia
Reading: Glossary of Terms from Lecture
Video: Group A Strep Pharyngitis
Reading: Glossary of Terms from Lecture
Video: Gastritis
Reading: Glossary of Terms from Lecture

Graded: Tuberculosis

Graded: Acute Gastrointestinal Infections

Graded: Infections of the Heart

Graded: Pneumonia

Graded: Group A Strep Pharyngitis

Graded: Gastritis

WEEK 3

Bacterial Infections Part 2

In Module Three, we will explore seven additional cases of infectious disease involving bacteria. We will see how a timely and accurate diagnosis can be vital for a patient's survival. By the end of this module, learners will be able to interpret the clinical presentation of these seven infectious diseases and describe the relevant microbiology, pathophysiology, and immunology.

7 videos, 7 readings

Video: Bacterial Meningitis & Meningococcemia
Reading: Glossary of Terms from Lecture
Video: MRSA
Reading: Glossary of Terms from Lecture
Video: Syphilis
Reading: Glossary of Terms from Lecture
Video: Group A Strep Fasciitis
Reading: Glossary of Terms from Lecture
Video: Hospital Acquired Infections
Reading: Glossary of Terms from Lecture
Video: Orbital Cellulitis
Reading: Glossary of Terms from Lecture
Video: Gram Negative Sepsis
Reading: Glossary of Terms from Lecture

Graded: Bacterial Meningitis & Meningococcemia

Graded: MRSA

Graded: Syphilis

Graded: Group A Strep Fasciitis

Graded: Hospital Acquired Infections

Graded: Orbital Cellulitis

Graded: Gram Negative Sepsis

WEEK 4

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.

5 videos, 5 readings

Video: HIV
Reading: Glossary of Terms from Lecture
Video: Influenza
Reading: Glossary of Terms from Lecture
Video: RSV Bronchiolitis
Reading: Glossary of Terms from Lecture
Video: Shingles & Varicella
Reading: Glossary of Terms from Lecture
Video: Hepatitis B
Reading: Glossary of Terms from Lecture

Graded: HIV

Graded: Influenza

Graded: RSV Bronchiolitis

Graded: Shingles & Varicella

Graded: Hepatitis B

WEEK 5

Viral Infections Part 2

In Module Five, we will explore five additional infectious diseases caused by viruses. We will also apply our knowledge of the immune system to explore the use of vaccines, and understand the history of the MMR vaccine. 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.

5 videos, 5 readings

Video: Mononucleosis
Reading: Glossary of Terms from Lecture
Video: Viral Meningitis
Reading: Glossary of Terms from Lecture
Video: Herpes Simplex Virus
Reading: Glossary of Terms from Lecture
Video: Measles & Vaccines
Reading: Glossary of Terms from Lecture
Video: Rotavirus & SCID
Reading: Glossary of Terms from Lecture

Graded: Mononucleosis

Graded: Viral Meningitis

Graded: Herpes Simplex Virus

Graded: Measles & Vaccines

Graded: Rotavirus & SCID

WEEK 6

Other Infectious Pathogens

In Module Six, we will explore six cases of infectious disease caused by mites, protozoa, tapeworms, fungi, and tick-borne bacteria. We will also examine how arthropods like mosquitos and ticks can spread disease. While most of these diseases are caused by infectious pathogens other than viruses and bacteria, learners will be able to apply their knowledge of immunology and microbiology to understand and interpret the clinical presentation of these six infectious diseases.

6 videos, 6 readings

Video: Itchy Skin
Reading: Glossary of Terms from Lecture
Video: Protozoa: Malaria
Reading: Glossary of Terms from Lecture
Video: Cysticerosis
Reading: Glossary of Terms from Lecture
Video: Fungal Infections
Reading: Glossary of Terms from Lecture
Video: Candida Infections
Reading: Glossary of Terms from Lecture
Video: Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
Reading: Glossary of Terms from Lecture

Graded: Itchy Skin

Graded: Protozoa: Malaria

Graded: Cysticercosis

Graded: Fungal Infections

Graded: Candida Infections

Graded: Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever

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Amazing experience! The story telling approach with cases from diverse ethnic backgrounds made learning easier and engaging. I would like to request the mentor to establish more such courses on various medical topics such as cancers, genetic disorders and endocrine disorders specifically.

This course was very interesting, I would definitely recommend it to others. Kind regards, Tiana.

it is very useful course and provides a lot of important information

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