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Why Register?

What does the COA Basic Science Course offer and how do I benefit? Here are some reasons for attending that you might want to consider.

Reason #1: Teaching

I am part way through my residency and am having trouble "putting it all together".

This course was designed just for you. You will learn to understand the musculoskeletal system (mss) at a cellular level. You will be exposed to normal growth and development. With this knowledge you will be able to look at a radiograph of a portion of the mss and know that you are looking at gross anatomy. You will have the opportunity to learn how to understand the microscopic anatomy of the musculoskeletal system. The introductory lecture on normal growth and development allows you to understand the structure of the skeleton throughout life. The radiograph represents gross anatomy. You will be able to correlate this with the microscopic level as demonstrated in the introduction. Then, over the 7 days you will be exposed to all of the categories of disease. So, if there is a radiographic abnormality, you will have been exposed to its pathophysiology. You will have reviewed the processes that have led to that radiographic abnormality. You will have been given the tools to allow you to explain how this abnormality developed. You will have the opportunity to develop appropriate differential diagnoses using this background. Your understanding of clinical/radiologic/pathologic correlation represents a powerful basis for further learning throughout your career.

Reason #2: Tools

The relevant information is presented to you in a variety of ways:

  • Personal study: you must prepare for the course as indicated at the website ;
  • Core information is presented in didactic lectures; whenever possible, clinical relevance is established;
  • Lecture material is linked to the digital handout: the material will be available on-line; you will be able to burn a CD, if you wish, of the content for your personal use.
  • The course content includes a digital atlas of pathology that is presented in a self taught format
  • Clinical case seminars are presented daily

Reason #3: Testimonials

Comments from the course participants last fall included the following:

My overall impression of the course so far:

  1. "Perfectly organized, well prepared. Most comprehensive Basic Science course one can take. Warm atmosphere, sincere teachers and people generally. Thank you."
  2. "Outstanding course! Very well run and organized. ALL preceptors and lecturers were outstanding and make the course fun. THANKS!!!"