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Students undertake investigations sponsored by individual faculty members. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

Primary and current literature in basic and clinical science aspects of assisted reproductive technologies (ART), and demonstrations of current ART techniques including in vitro fertilization and embryo culture, and micromanipulation procedures such as intracytoplasmic sperm injection and embryo biopsy and cryopreservation.Class only may be taken for 1 unit. 2 units includes papers and attendance at clinical demonstrations. 3 units includes a term paper. Recommended: DBIO 201, or consent of instructors.

Reproductive Health is a broad subject encompassing many concepts and practices. Issues and services within the context of reproductive health include such diverse topics as fertility, pregnancy, contraception, abortion, sexuality, menopause and parenting. This course focuses on topics related to abortion services, fertility and contraception; current research and practices in family planning; legislation and issues of access. Sponsored by Medical Students for Choice.

Required for the Women's Health Scholarly Concentration. Ten seminars featuring a Women's Health research presentation (by faculty or student), followed by discussion. Emphasis is on topics related to the five Stanford Institutes of Medicine (cardiovascular; cancer; stem cell; neurosciences; and immunity), and the subspecialties of Obstetrics & Gynecology. Assigned readings and related papers.

Chromosomal and hormonal influences on cells, tissues, and organs that underlie the development of reproductive organs and sexual dimorphism of the neuroendocrine system. Consequences of sex hormones and environmental factors that differ between men and women in systems including the musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular, and immunological. Guest lecturers. Prerequisite: Human Biology core or equivalent, or consent of instructor.

Interdisciplinary. Focus is on the U.S. Topics include: health research; bioethical, legal, and policy issues; scientific and cultural perspectives; social influences; environmental and lifestyle effects on health; and issues related to special populations. Guest lecturers; student debates. Prerequisite: Human Biology core or equivalent, or consent of instructor.

Provides an observational experience as determined by the instructor and student. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

Comprehensive clinical experience where medical students follow pregnant women in the community to attend prenatal visits, delivery, and postnatal visits. Continuity clinic format, combined with didactic lessons, discussion seminars and practical teaching sessions. Students are exposed to clinical activities in a meaningful context, related to their on-going classroom studies in anatomy, physiology, embryology and human development, as well as social, economic, and personal issues related to medicine. This program spans one quarter, covering topics related to pregnancy, labor and delivery and newborn care. In addition to clinic experiences, students are expected to spend 1-2 hours/week in lectures and workshops, and to complete a reflection of their experiences in the course. Prerequisite: medical student.

Prerequisite: consent of instructor.