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Genetics

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Objectives (118)

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Interpretation of Molecular Genetic Test Results (Using CF as a model) (Archived)
Large Group Session

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2

Bruno Silva MF2 Endocrinology and Metabolism (Archived)
Tutorial

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2

Autosomal Dominant Disorders (Archived)
Large Group Session

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2

Introduction to Genetics (Archived)
Active Large Group Session

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2

Martin Barratt MF2 Renal
Tutorial

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2 / Renal / Week 3

Mutation Patterns and Genetic Counselling (Archived)
Large Group Session

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1 / Hematology

Alexandria Vardalos MF2 Hematology
Tutorial

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2 / Hematology / Week 1

Shane Mosley MF2 Hematology
Tutorial

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2 / Hematology / Week 2

Sana Gupta MF2 Hematology
Tutorial

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2 / Hematology / Week 2

Mr. JM MF2 Hematology
Tutorial

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2 / Hematology / Week 2

Baby Jane MF2 Hematology (Archived)
Tutorial

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2 / Hematology / Week 3

Inheritance Patterns (Archived)
Large Group Session

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1 / Hematology / Week 4

Newborn Screening (Archived)
Large Group Session

Part 3

Sexual Differentiation (Archived)
Large Group Session

Reproduction and Pregnancy

Clinical Consequences of X and Y Chromosome Abnormalities (Archived)
Large Group Session

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Reproduction and Pregnancy

Maxwell Timbo MF3 Reproduction (Archived)
Tutorial

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Reproduction and Pregnancy

Clinical Consequences of Chromosomal Abnormalitites: The Autosomes (Archived)
Large Group Session

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Reproduction and Pregnancy

Manuel Pereira MF3 Reproduction
Tutorial

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Reproduction and Pregnancy / Week 1

Prenatal Diagnosis (Archived)
Large Group Session

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Reproduction and Pregnancy / Week 3

Rosemary and Tony MF3 Reproduction
Tutorial

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Reproduction and Pregnancy / Week 3

JoAnne Wright MF3 Reproduction
Tutorial

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Reproduction and Pregnancy / Week 3

Hannah Rosen Part 1 MF3 Gastroenterology and Nutrition
Tutorial

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Gastroenterology and Nutrition / Week 1

James Cork MF3 Gastroenterology and Nutrition
Tutorial

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Gastroenterology and Nutrition / Week 2

Amanda Porter MF3 Endocrinology
Tutorial

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Gastroenterology and Nutrition / Week 4

Pia Meta MF3 Endocrinology
Tutorial

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Endocrinology / Week 2

Michel Dupois MF3 Endocrinology
Tutorial

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Endocrinology / Week 3

Riley Walker MF3 Endocrinology
Tutorial

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Endocrinology / Week 3

Awat Khali MF3 Endocrinology
Tutorial

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Endocrinology / Week 3

Chantal Landry MF3 Reproduction
Tutorial

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Endocrinology / Week 4

Kate Smith MF3 Reproduction
Tutorial

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Endocrinology / Week 4

Pit Parapan MF3 Endocrinology
Tutorial

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Endocrinology / Week 4

Ryan Smith MF4 MSK
Tutorial

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Musculoskeletal Medicine / Week 1

Gayle Parker MF4 MSK
Tutorial

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Musculoskeletal Medicine / Week 1

Joseph Collins MF4 MSK
Tutorial

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Musculoskeletal Medicine / Week 3

Joan Spaulding MF4 MSK
Tutorial

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Musculoskeletal Medicine / Week 3

Fred Newman MF4 MSK
Tutorial

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Musculoskeletal Medicine / Week 4

Neil Wartson (Part 1) MF4 Neuro
Tutorial

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Neuroscience / Week 1

Neil Wartson (Part 2) MF4 Neuro
Tutorial

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Neuroscience / Week 1

David Beatty MF4 Neurology
Tutorial

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Neuroscience / Week 2

Andrea Holmes MF4 Neurology
Tutorial

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Neuroscience / Week 2

Shelley Clerke MF4 Neurology
Tutorial

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Neuroscience / Week 3

Petter Khant MF4 Neurology
Tutorial

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Neuroscience / Week 3

Melissa Wang IF Host Defence and Neoplasia
Tutorial

Part 5 / Integration Foundation / Host Defense and Neoplasia / Week 1

Godlewski Family IF Host Defence and Neoplasia
Tutorial

Part 5 / Integration Foundation / Host Defense and Neoplasia / Week 3

Philippe LaCologne IF Host Defence and Neoplasia
Tutorial

Part 5 / Integration Foundation / Host Defense and Neoplasia / Week 3

Claire McFadden Part 1 IF Maternal and Child Health Risks
Tutorial

Part 5 / Integration Foundation / Maternal Health Risks/Aging-Related Care / Week 1

Ali Khan IF Chronicity and Complexity
Tutorial

Part 5 / Integration Foundation / Complexity and Chronicity / Week 2

Practical Genetics
Active Large Group Session

Part 5 / Integration Foundation / Complexity and Chronicity / Week 3

Prenatal Diagnosis and Screening
Large Group Session

Clerkship / Obstetrics and Gynecology Rotation

Amenorrhea
Large Group Session

Clerkship / Obstetrics and Gynecology Rotation

Concepts in Cancer Genetics (Archived)
Large Group Session

Genetic Issues in Breast and Ovarian Cancer (Archived)
Large Group Session

Farrell Brothers MF4 Neoplasia (Archived)
Tutorial

Philippe LaCologne Part 1 MF4 Neoplasia (Archived)
Tutorial

Colon Cancer (Archived)
Clinical Pathology Conferences (CPC)

Objectives

Genetics and mucosal immunity play important and prominent roles in determining what organisms colonize the gastrointestinal tract.
General Objectives

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2

Upon completion of this case, students will be able to explain calcium homeostasis. They will also review the basics of autosomal dominant inheritance and the use of molecular genetic testing for the diagnosis of MEN2A.
Global Objectives

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2

Understand the principle types of gene mutations.
Activity Objectives

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2

Understand the nomenclature used to describe gene mutations.
Activity Objectives

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2

Understand the importance of test sensitivity for interpreting results.
Activity Objectives

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2

Understand the problem of variants of unknown clinical significance.
Activity Objectives

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2

Describe social, ethical and legal aspects of genetics.
Activity Objectives

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2

Upon completion of this problem, the student should be able to discuss the assessment and management of the complications of chronic kidney disease and to illustrate the constraints faced by these patients recognizing the need to modify medication regimens in the face of declining renal function. Students should be able to assess the risk to relatives of a person with an autosomal dominant condition.
Global Objectives

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2 / Renal

Describe the mechanism of action of an oncogene and a tumour suppressor gene.
General Objectives

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2 / Hematology

Describe the genetics and molecular structure of hemoglobin, its synthesis and how qualitative and quantitative abnormalities cause disease.
General Objectives

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2 / Hematology

Explain the affinity of various hemoglobins for oxygen and other gases and how it impacts oxygen transport.
General Objectives

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2 / Hematology

Upon completion of this problem, students should be able to describe how the structure of hemoglobin impacts on its role in oxygen transport. They should also be able to explain the genetics of autosomal recessive conditions.
Global Objectives

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2 / Hematology

Upon completion of this problem, students should be able to describe the role of coagulation factors in secondary hemostasis. Students should be able to assess the risk to family members of an individual with an X-linked condition.
Global Objectives

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2 / Hematology

Understand the basic concepts of genetic counselling: Referral; Non-directive counselling; Informed consent; Ethical issues; Advantages; Disadvantages.
Activity Objectives

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1 / Hematology

Understand the basic concepts of pedigree analysis. Know the basic pedigree analysis symbols. Be able to construct a pedigree based on provided family history. Calculate basic risk assessments. Advantages of using a pedigree analysis. Disadvantages of using a pedigree analysis
Activity Objectives

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1 / Hematology

Describe the principles of single-gene, mitochondrial, and multifactorial inheritance.
General Objectives

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2 / Hematology

Describe how inheritance patterns impact disease transmission and be able to estimate disease risk.
General Objectives

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2 / Hematology

Demonstrate the ability to collect family history information, construct and analyze a family pedigree.
General Objectives

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2 / Hematology

Describe the features of autosomal recessive inheritance and differentiate from autosomal dominant inheritance.
General Objectives

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2 / Hematology

Describe the inheritance patterns of genetic disorders of hemoglobin, with emphasis on sickle cell disease and thalassemia.
General Objectives

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2 / Hematology

Describe the worldwide epidemiology of sickle cell disease and thalassemia.
General Objectives

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2 / Hematology

Describe the features of X linked inheritance and compare with the typical features of autosomal recessive and autosomal dominant inheritance patterns.
General Objectives

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2 / Hematology

Describe the impact of genetic testing on cancer staging and therapy.
General Objectives

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2 / Hematology

Describe the role of tumour suppressor genes and oncogenes in carcinogenesis.
General Objectives

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2 / Hematology

Explain basic concepts of genetic counselling/genetic testing and health professionals involved.
Activity Objectives

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2 / Hematology / Week 1

In addition to building upon material learned in MFl and MF2, MF3 will serve as an introduction to new topics and concepts. The "subunits" of MF3 are organized in three blocks of four weeks (GI & Nutrition, Endocrinology and Reproduction). Other longitudinal core curricula including anatomy have important components covered in MF3 as well. New clinical skills will be introduced and students will also review, practise and perfect skills learned in MF1 and MF2. Special sessions have been organized to introduce the students to gynecology/obstetrics specific clinical skills.
Block Objectives

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3

By the end of tutorial, the student will be able to recognize the significance of neonatal hypoglycemia and illustrate the principles surrounding newborn screening for metabolic disorders.
Global Objectives

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Reproduction and Pregnancy

Explain the impact of mutations of the androgen receptor on sexual phenotype.
General Objectives

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Endocrinology / Reproduction and Pregnancy

Upon completion of this problem, students will explain how a genetic defect can disturb normal lipoprotein metabolism and increase risk of cardiovascular disease.
Global Objectives

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Endocrinology

Upon completion of this problem, students will identify genetic and environmental risk factors for childhood obesity and discuss prevention and treatment strategies at the individual and population level.
Global Objectives

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Endocrinology

Upon completion of this problem, students should be able to describe the production of steroid hormones and to interpret the implications of steroidogenic enzyme deficiencies on embryologic development and postnatal health. Students will also have reviewed the inheritance of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia, discussed related genetic counselling, and considered a patient-centered approach to caring for intersex patients.
Global Objectives

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Endocrinology

Upon completion of this problem, students should be able to discuss the actions of testosterone and dihydrotestosterone on embryological development and sexual differentiation.
Global Objectives

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Endocrinology

Upon completion of this problem, students will be able to outline the hormonal abnormalities involved in Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1 (MEN 1) and review the genetics of proto-oncogenes and tumour suppressor genes.
Global Objectives

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Endocrinology

Upon completion of this problem, students will be able to describe musculoskeletal embryology and normal limb development, and explain the assessment and management of congenital foot abnormalities in children.
Global Objectives

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Musculoskeletal Medicine

Review the genetic concept of trinucleotide repeats and anticipation.
General Objectives

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Neuroscience

Upon completion of this case, students will understand the role of inheritance, environment and infectious agents in the development of cancer, using gastric cancer as a model.
Global Objectives

Part 5 / Integration Foundation

Review the principles of single-gene, mitochondrial, and multifactorial inheritance.
Activity Objectives

Part 5 / Integration Foundation / Complexity and Chronicity

Explain genetic imprinting and epigenetics.
Activity Objectives

Part 5 / Integration Foundation / Complexity and Chronicity

Describe indications for genetic testing in general practice.
Activity Objectives

Part 5 / Integration Foundation / Complexity and Chronicity

Explain practical implications of genetic testing.
Activity Objectives

Part 5 / Integration Foundation / Complexity and Chronicity

Interpret results of common genetic tests.
Activity Objectives

Part 5 / Integration Foundation / Complexity and Chronicity

To recognize the principles and practice of prenatal diagnosis.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Obstetrics and Gynecology Rotation

What is hereditary versus familial cancer?
General Objectives

Basic mechanisms of cellular transformation and the characteristics of malignant cells.
General Objectives

The evolution of clonal populations of genetically abnormal cells, and the types of genes and mutations which cause malignancy.
General Objectives

Examples of genetic pathways of mutation causing cancers to develop, such as CML, retinoblastoma, hereditary breast & ovarian cancer, colorectal cancer.
General Objectives

How to distinguish sporadic cancers from hereditary cancers, and current practices in genetic counseling and clinical management of people at increased risk for hereditary cancers.
General Objectives

Interactions of environmental risk factors and genetic predisposition in common cancers.
General Objectives

Upon completion of this case, students will be able to contrast sporadic and hereditary patho-genetic mechanisms in colorectal cancer and discuss the role of adjuvant chemotherapy and surveillance after surgery.
Global Objectives

Describe how sporadic and hereditary cancers arise from normal tissues.
General Objectives

Distinguish sporadic and hereditary presentations of cancer.
General Objectives

Identify which members of a family might be at increased risk for hereditary cancer.
General Objectives

Describe current protocols and practices for the management of common hereditary cancers, understanding how the principles of cancer screening apply to these early detection and prevention programs.
General Objectives

Understand how the characterization of molecular changes in cancers and tumours can lead to the development of targeted therapies and improve treatment outcomes.
General Objectives

Explain the risks, benefits and limitation of genetic testing for hereditary cancer.
General Objectives

Be aware of genetics techniques used for cancer diagnosis.
General Objectives

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