HUMAN BODY

BLOCK ORIENTATION

Danielle Royer, PhD Maria Frank, MD

Co-Director, HBB Co-Director, HBB
 BLOCK LEADERSHIP

Co-Block Director: Danielle Royer, PhD

Associate Professor, Cell & Developmental Biology
Office: Bldg. 500, Rm. N5209C
Email: Danielle.Royer@ucdenver.edu
Phone: 303-724-0515

Co-Block Director: Maria (Gaby) Frank, MD

Associate Professor, Department of Medicine
Office: Ed 1, Rm. 5310
Email: Maria.Frank@dhha.org

Phase I Coordinator: Carolina (Lina) Jensen

Office: Bldg 500, E1318
Email: carolina.jensen@ucdenver.edu
Phone: 303-724-2070
 ADDITIONAL BLOCK FACULTY

Cory Buenting, MS Chelsea Goldberg, MS Lisa Lee, PhD

Instructor Instructor Associate Professor
lab & ultrasound gross anatomy & lab embryology

Caley Orr, PhD Mike Pascoe, PhD Maureen Stabio, PhD

Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Assistant Professor
gross anatomy gross anatomy & lab gross anatomy & neuro
 C ANVAS
https://ucdenver.instructure.com/
(UCD Access username + password)
 BLOCK GOALS

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the gross anatomical structure and

basic functions of the … system.
i. Musculoskeletal
ii. Circulatory
iii. Nervous
iv. Respiratory
v. Digestive
vi. Urogenital

2. Demonstrate knowledge of the basic anatomical development of

the extremities, back, body cavities and viscera, and head and neck.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of clinical reasoning as it applies to
anatomy content and its application in physical exam and
imaging.
 BLOCK ORGANIZATION

• Back & Extremities

Unit 1 • 3 weeks

• Trunk
Unit 2 • 3 weeks

• Head & Neck

Unit 3 • 2 weeks

• Comprehensive
Unit 4 • 1 week
 TYPIC AL UNIT ACTIVITIES

HUMAN BODY BLOCK CLINICALS IN HBB

• Classroom sessions • Physical exam & communications (FDC)

• Gross anatomy • Hands-on ultrasound (FDC)
• Embryology • Radiology

• Dissection labs • Humanities, Ethics & Professionalism

(HEP)
• SOARs (application & review) • Interprofessional education (IPE)
• Written & Lab exam • Problem-Based Learning (PBL)
 CLASSROOM

Mix of didactic (lecturing) and active learning formats

“Learning is deeper and more durable when it’s effortful.”

• Assigned readings, Essential Clinical Anatomy & Langman’s Embryology
• Self-Study Tools: blood flow flipped classrooms
• Graded open book pre-session quizzes (2-3 per unit)
• Practice questions + practice blood flow cases
 3 REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS

#1 #3 (one of)

#2
 LEARNING OBJECTIVES

EXAMPLE
Describe the anatomical relations
of the meninges to the spinal cord
and dorsal and ventral nerve roots,
particularly in relation to root
compression and the placement of
epidural and spinal injections.
Describe the anatomy relevant to
performing a lumbar puncture.

*LOs on Canvas for each session (also in PPTs)

*Use LOs as a guide for study *Exam items linked to LOs
 DISSECTION LAB
Lab Orientation & Tour tomorrow!

o 6-9 labs per unit

o Hands-on dissection, some prosections
o 3 Anatomy Lab Rooms (S, SC, NC)
• Ed 1 5th floor
• Lockers and changing rooms available
• Badge access, lab open 24/7
• Computer at each table
o 8 students per donor
• Groups pre-determined  roster on Canvas
• Dissect in alternating A & B groups (4/group)
DISSECTION & IMAGING
SMALL GROUPS

184
students

Group A Group B
(96) (96)

4 per 4 per
table table

Table #
Group A = 4
Alternating Group Dissections
Group B = 4 Lab 1A; Lab 2B; Lab 3A; Lab 4B …
 FDC & SOAR SMALL GROUPS

184
students

Group A Group B
(96) (96)

Sub- Sub- Sub- Sub-

Group Group Group Group
A1 A2 B1 B2
 IMAGING

1 Intro to Ultrasound Lecture

+
5 Hands-On Ultrasound Labs

2 Radiology Intro Lectures

+
3 Imaging Small Groups
 PHYSIC AL EXAM (FDC)

Normal Physical Exam (healthy adult SPETA):

Vital Signs
Lower Extremity + Back MSK
Upper Extremity MSK
Cardiac
Pulmonary
Abdomen
Head and Neck
Cranial Nerves
 SOAR
Structured Obligator Application & Review sessions

Anatomy of Imaging Bedside Anatomy

& Physical Exam
Group A1 Group B1
(lab, 50mins) (lab, 50mins)

Every Body Has MCQ

Embryology Challenge Grid

Group A2 Group B2
(lab, 50mins) (classroom, 50mins)
 ATTENDANCE

Required Recommended

Dissection
Lecture
Lab

Small
Optional
Groups

• Missing a required session?  Contact Dr. Bradford or Dr. Royer (by phone or email),
provide an explanation in a timely manner.
• Excused absences at discretion of Dr. Bradford
• All absences from scheduled exams + unexcused absences from required sessions will be
reported by Dr. Bradford to the Associate Dean for Student Affairs
 GRADING

• Oral lab reports (group score) 5%

• Pre-session quizzes (open book) 5%
• Blood flow cases (open book) 10%
• Unit written exams (10% each) 30%
• Unit lab exams (10% each) 30%
• Final written exam 20%
FINAL GRADE 100%

**passing score for the Block = 70% (no honors in Phase 1-II)
 ASSESSMENTS

PRE-SESSION QUIZZES BLOOD FLOW CASES

(5%) (10%)
• 2-3 per Unit, on Canvas • 1-2 per Unit, on Canvas
• Due at start of select sessions • Due after associated
• Open-book Circulatory FC session

• Graded complete/incomplete • Open-book

• Graded by points
 BLOCK WRITTEN EXAMS

UNIT WRITTEN EXAMS FINAL CUMULATIVE EXAM

(30%) (20%)

• 100 multiple-choice items, 2.5hrs • Same format as Unit Written Exams

• Proctored, computerized (ExamSoft) • Items assess LOs from all 3 Units
• Some integrated items
• Items assess Unit-specific LOs
• Gross anatomy
• Embryo
• Radiology (unit 1 only)
• Mix of recall, 1-step application, 2-
step application and case vignettes
 REMEDIATION

Students with a final grade of F (< 70%) will be

offered one chance at remediation

Remediation Formats
A single comprehensive written remediation exam

or

Complete and pass (>70%) an external dissection-based gross

anatomy course, typically during summer between Phase 1 and 2

Upon successful completion of the remediation: F  PR

 THE FIRST WEEK – HBB
TODAY!

Graded pre-session quiz due (open book)

 QUESTIONS?

303-724-0515

Building 500, Rm. N5209C

(5th floor north, inside Modern Human Anatomy suite)
 LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Describe the resources available for learning the block content.

2. Describe the assessment process and block grade.
3. Discuss the learning objectives and their role in the assessment process.
4. Demonstrate professional behavior by being punctual, responsible and courteous while
attending and participating in lectures, lecture hall discussions, small group sessions and
laboratories.
5. Give and receive constructive feedback on academic and professional performance
including course and instructor evaluations.
6. Communicate effectively with fellow students and faculty in interactive learning activities.
7. Participate in the education of fellow students.
8. Demonstrate the ability to locate and learn anatomical and clinical knowledge not
presented in a lecture setting.