Message from Janet L. Russell

Dear All

1.       Student who did all the FD courses at UWI and have made request through the office, I have sent the requests to the Deputy Principal’s office for approval.  There is no need for you to worry as long as you passed the course(s).  You will get the exemption.

2.       Students who did non-UWI course(s)equivalent to FD11A; I should get feedback from Mr. Cresser by  tomorrow afternoon so I will pass on that information as soon as it is received.

3.       Students who did non-UWI course(s)equivalent to FD10A/14A;  you will not get feedback until semester II

Registration is opened for semester II please check your record and ensure that all the courses for this semester is on your record.

Persons who had difficulty registering  for semester II course(s)  at the beginning of the academic year and have completed form requesting to add or remove courses for this semester, the Student Record Unit is asking that you go online and do your own selection as this is the ideal thing to do.  If you are still having challenges please let us know earl; do not wait for the last minutes .

Thanks for your cooperation. 

Anatomy and Histology Review

1. SATURDAY-@ 10.00 about 6 anatomy lecturers will be at stations. Groups of 20 students (you guys) will spend about 20 minutes at each station speaking with and learning from them. At the end of 20 minutes...you move on to next station.

2. SUNDAY- Mr. Gardner do THREE Histology sessions.
Group C- 10-12 am
Group B- 2-4 pm
Group A- 4.30-6.30 pm

YOU ARE NOT COMPELLED TO ATTEND. IT IS NOT CUMPULSORY. IT IS A CHOOOIIICCCEEEEE. THIS IS EXTRA TIME = THEY AREN'T PAID FOR THIS!

INVEIGLE YOUR FRIENDS TO COME, IF YOU CAN.

WILL UPDATE YOU WITH MORE ASAP.

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Congratulations to Ms. Preston 2010- Sanita aka Pilgrim, entered the competition as 'Gretel'....yuuup she's in 2k15

All Bubble boys eventually get burst... =(

The Exemption for medical courses are also available here with today's lectures.
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BEWARE THE SUPER BUG! THE APOCALYPSE IS NEAR!!

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We Have the Micro B demonstration at 8 am 

Quizzes and Group 20 POL

POL group 20 will be having a meeting 2mr at 12 pclt.

Shaneka Davidson
Patrick Brown
Maxine Nelson
Tudyann Marshall
Annalisa Miller
Allister Valentine...............................includes you.
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I realised that many of you didn't know about the quizzes Jovan took his time to do!

I am currently working on some while I study...and you guys can do it too..it's a pretty cool way to study; and review quickly too. So if you do any while you study email it to:
silvera_jovan@hotmail.com

Musculosketel System - Upper Limb Quiz

Molecular Medicine Quiz

Embryology - Notochord, Neural Tube and Folding Quiz

Histology - Epithelium, Glands, Bone and Cartilage Quiz

Embyrology - Gametogenesis Quiz

Not Lost

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Lab Grades

Hi,
Brianne Ferron, could you email me all your grades-Forensic,Sickle cell & DNA. Just want to clarify your grades asap. sophie_yah@yahoo.com

By this upcoming week, I will email the grades for everyone.

Sophia,
Demonstrator

Meetings Galore: Updates you may want to hear

Hi all,
I spent over 4 hours of precious study time this week in meetings, on your behalf, all over the place.

One of those meetings was with the principal! You might all be pleased to hear that the principal opted to follow up on some of the concerns we had with him in our first meeting. He organized a meeting with MITS and us so as to ensure they know of our Technology issues.

In his opening remarks, the principal said to the MITS bosses (in essence) 'These gentlemen are from the class of 2015, and they staged what a normal day in their class was like.' He went on to state his displeasure with it.

You were all represented by

1. Myself
2. Jovan Silvera, VPI
3. Gavin Austin, IT Team
4. Kadeem Knight, IT Team

Long story short: In a week and a half (from last thursday) we have been promised the following things:

1. We will be able to communicate with Montego Bay! We will be able to SEE and HEAR them and dialogue back and forth with them. (Esp. since they have beauty queens down there...that has added advantages :p)
   
2. PCLT will be SEEN from PLT, and will be HEARD without that 'dancehall sounding thing' (<---Principal's words...not mine) and that you can sit wherever you are in PCLT and ask the question
3. There will be internet in PLT 
4. Improved Audio :D :D :D 
5. Projector fixed in PCLT. 

But seeing that in a week and a half we'll not be in classes...come next semester expecting your money's worth...I guess.

In all honesty though...I feel accomplished!

• We opened a bank account (that takes more work than you can imagine)
• We're getting lots of improved technology 
• We FINALLY selected a jersey 
• We have multiple choice questions on the internet...thanks to VPI Silvera
• We lost a football match :( --- but exercise is good for you?
• We had no Docs on Deck :(
• We had a fundraiser (White Tee and Sweats Day)
• We're the only MBBS Class without a GMail...but with better technology Blogspot <3
• We had 'Kulcha Day'
• We have class devotions and prayers
• We have Queens in our class ;)
• Now ALL we have to do is pass our exams     <----------(that's my best joke ever)

That said, mash up dem ya:

1.   Which of the following is not true of Connective Tissue?

a.    It develops from mesoderm

b.    It is avascular.

c.    Provides structural and metabolic support.

d.   It can be called supporting tissue.

2. In general, connective tissue comprises of

a.    Cells

b.    Amorphous ground substance

c.    Fibres

d.   Elastic cartilage

3.   Connective tissue are not

a.    bounded by basal lamina of various epithelia

b.    comprised of diverse group of cells within a tissue specific extracellular matrix.

c.    developed from parenchyma.

d.   bounded by basal lamina and external lamina of muscle cells and nerve supporting cells.

4.   Reticular fibres are made by

a.    Reticular cells

b.    Plasma cells

c.    Retinacula tissue

d.   Fibroblasts

5.   T/F Loose connective tissue is less prevalent in the body than dense connective tissue. 

Rani D. Sittol,
President,
MBBS & DDS Class of 2015

Ms UWI WJC- 2K15!!!! *bam bam bam*

As you guys may have heard me saying; 4 of our WJC 2k15 girls entered the Ms. WJC 2010 (Gems of the Caribbean Competition) on the weekend.

1. Deandra Thomas
2. Kayla White
3. Robyn Stephenson
4. Jenielle Darby

Guess whaaattttt...2 of our girls came out on top! CONGRATULATIONS to JENIELLE DARBY in first place, and ROBYN STEPHENSON in second place. Aren't they just gorgeous?

2k15!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

POL Group 14 & Jersey

All grp 14 POL members are being reminded that their answers need to be e-mailed to gizelle_jackson@hotmail.com NO LATER than 12 midnight tonight. Also, there will be a group meeting at 12 midday tomorrow between grps 12 & 14.

One last notice: The full payments of the jersey are due by friday of this week. $2200 (S-L) & $2350 (XL-XXL).

I hope everyone's studies are going well... All the best & have a blessed day today.

Thanks.
Gizelle Jackson
C.E.A.C.

Water Disruption

This is to inform the Mona Campus Community that there will be a
disruption in their regular water supply on Saturday, November 27, 2010
between the hours of 9:00am  to 2:00pm in order to repair a broken
water main.

The Estate Management Department apologizes for any inconvenience this
may cause.

Thank for your understanding.

White Jackets...take 2

Hello Everyone,

I am extremely sorry for sending this reminder so late.  For those of you who expressed interest in getting uniform attire (i.e. white jackets and other items) my mother, Mrs. V. Barrett, will be revisiting the class tomorrow , Friday (November 26) at 12pm. 

The cost of each white jacket is $1900 and this includes the cost of the material. A deposit of $1000 will be required to have the measurements taken. Those who wish to pay in full are free to do so.

Location: PCLT

If there are any concerns you may contact me at odethb@gmail.com 

Thank you,

Odeth Barrett
Class of 2011

"Gold"

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POL Leaders

The OTHER POL leaders that did not meet with Dr. Young-Martin (ie FDT and Loco), you are expected to meet with her tomorrow, after the first set of POLs.

Random Fact for the Day-
'Atrophy results from decreased protein synthesis and increased protein degradation in cells.'
Pathologic Basis of Disease, p.10

If you could come down here and palpate the blacks..... o_0

 Inverse square root. : D

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Today's Lectures

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else

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Labs

Hi everyone,
This concerns the following persons:
1. Jason Spence and a few others who havent received your DNA labs you will be able to pick up your labs by Wednesday of this week.


2. Leonia Jackson & Orane Thomas, not sure about Sudanee Campbell who missed the last lab session, I was advised that you should consult your friends about what took place in the labs. If you still need clarification on something speak with the coordinator-Prof. Anderson.


All labs should be in by Wednesday of this week, I have some personal issues to deal with so I will not be around if you have any questions-I spent majority of the last two weeks doing so.


Wishing you all best wishes for your exams. Good luck!


Sophia
Demonstrator

Musculoskeletal System Exam

Dear students,


The Accommodation List from Examinations is now published.  Please note that the Locomotor System  Exam has been rescheduled bythe Examinations Section for December 14, 2010 in the Assembly Hall.


also, please note that OSPE exams (spotters for anatomy) will be held in the Anatomy labs and not in the tent.


Dr. Young-Martin

WORLD AIDS WEEK

Good day 2k15,
This week will be WORLD AIDS WEEK and the University will be hosting events all week, put on by various student groups.

SCORA will be heavily involved in two activities both on Thursday, Nov 25th.

1. The 1st is a Condom tree and Information booth that will run during the day at a location to be decided soon and...
2. then we will be putting up a booth at Red Integration later on in the day at the Student's Union.

If you are interested in helping to execute either ventures, let myself or a SCORA Exec member know as we still have finishing touches to make with the various groups and you can be involved in this.

Please support the various student organized events occuring this week as we seek to increase everyone's knowledge base on sexual matters and sexual health.

Good day all,
Everton Hylton,
SCORA President

WHITE JACKETS FOR FEMALES

- The cost of each white jacket is $1900 and this includes the cost of the material. 
- A deposit of $1000 will be required to have the measurements taken.
- Those who wish to pay in full are free to do so.  

- Date & Time: Thursday, November 25 at 12:00pm
- Venue: to be announced (hopefully in the PCLT)

Meh

Anatomy tutorial today at 2pm for Dr. Wong and Dr. Blakes group. Please tell those you know and sorry for any inconvenience caused.

LocoMotor POL

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NO ANATOMY REVIEW

There will NOT be an Anatomy Review on Friday, November 19, 2010 at 4-5 in the PLT as previously announced and expected. Accept my apologies.

Rani

A new found appreciation for Hypermobility =)

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Scrappy, ah sorry, ah your ting ... an ah mash it up.

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P.O.L. Guidelines

PROBLEM ORIENTED LEARNING (POL)

METHODOLOGY

1.                  The class will be divided into groups and the size of a group depends on the number of cases to be studied at a particular period of the semester.

2.                  Each group will be assigned a case on which they will give an oral presentation to the class and to a panel consisting of members of the academic staff.

3.                  Each group, although not presenting every case, should study all cases. Students must ensure that they have received all the cases to be presented at any particular seminar.

4.                  The group should meet and appoint a leader and a recorder. This does not absolve anyone of the responsibility for having a personal record of what transpires, but the main responsibility for maintaining a record is that of the recorder. The group leader should try to ensure that all members of the group participate, and that the discussion remains focused on the task at hand. Interim conclusions should be clearly summarized at intervals for the benefit of the recorder and of all group members.

5.                  Where values are quoted, resulting from tests, the norms should be identified and the possible pathophysiological significance of deviation from the norm should be discussed.

6.                  The groups should meet at times convenient for them to discuss the cases.

7.                  Each group should decide on how many of the group members present the case; the fewer the better.

8.                  Case presentations should last no more than twenty minutes thus allowing adequate time for the members of the panel or the class to give feedback and discuss aspects of the case or presentation.

9.                  All students are encouraged to participate in the discussion following the presentations.

10.              The content of the cases and presentation will form part of the material from which the course examination will be set.

Locomotor System Exam DATE CHANGE

The Loco. written exam. will be written on December 14th. CHECK THE FINAL TIMETABLES!!!
Happy preparations,
nuff blessings,
Rani

The class was scanty due to 'weather'

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Conspiracy

1. If you applied for an exemption please download the following document, peruse it, and if you don't see your name please visit the physiology office as soon as possible.

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2. Please remember to sign the paper if you wish have the exam date changed.

3. For today's notes   CLICK HERE

That will be all.

Lecture Notes...

So all the lectures from Friday were available from Friday....on the OURVLE where apparently they are supposed to be posted (ie not directly given to us). So if you dont see a post on the blog for a particular there check there before complaining (please). For your convenience however I have downloaded all the files and uploaded them to the blogspot.

So CLICK HERE for all of today's and friday's lectures all of which are also available on the OURVLE.

Anatomy Tutorial

For all those in Drs Coombs and Boorasingh class. Class is cancelled for today Sunday November 14, 2010.  

Locomotor POL

MDSC1105 Musculo-skeletal (Locomotor) System


CASE #1


Groups 9 Physiology Lecture Theatre
Groups 10 PreClinical Lecture Theatre


A young woman travelling as a front seat passenger was involved in a
motor vehicle accident and suffered an injury to her right hip. Movement
at the hip, foot and ankle joints were limited by pain. At the emergency
unit, the attending physician noticed that her right lower limb was held in a
characteristic position suggestive of a posterior hip dislocation and this was
confirmed by Xrays. The emergency orthopaedic surgeon then reduced the
dislocation in O.R. Her recovery was such that she could now fully move the
hip but that after six months, movements to the ankle and foot joints did not
return.


1. Describe the anatomical features that contribute to the stability of the hip
joint.


2. Describe the blood and nerve supply to the hip joint.


3. What are the clinical features of dislocation of the hip joint?


4. Explain the cause for lack of movements in the ankle/foot joints initially
as well as for later on.


MDSC1105 Musculo-skeletal (Locomotor) System


CASE #2


Groups 11, 13
Groups 12, 14


Physiology Lecture Theatre
PreClinical Lecture Theatre


A 24 yr old male was shot from a buckshot rifle in his upper left forearm. The man
presented to the emergency unit about 4 hours later with significant swelling of the arm.
Apart from obvious pain and multiple small entry wounds, the hand was noted to be
pale and there were no radial or ulnar pulses. X Rays showed fracture to the shafts of
the radius and ulna bone. He was immediately prepared for and taken to the operating
theatre where he had fixation of the fractures, followed by direct repair to the brachial
artery which was transected and repair of the median nerve. Following the surgery the
man was noted to have much more swelling of the forearm with decreased pulses 6 hours
after surgery. He was again taken back to theatre for further surgery with a successful
outcome.


1. Explain normal ossification of a long bone, and ossification following a fracture.
(11,12)


2. Describe the histology of a typical neuron and its axon (in a peripheral nerve), and
describe the changes that occur following nerve repair. (13,14)


3. Describe the arterial blood supply of the forearm and hand. (11,12)


4. What are the clinical symptoms and signs of acute arterial insufficiency? (13,14)


5. What is the anatomical basis for survival of the hand in spite of no apparent blood
flow for a prolonged period? (11,12)


6. Why did the man develop more swelling after the surgery with decreased pulses?
(13,14)


7. Explain the anatomical, physiological and biochemical events for this swelling.
(11,12)


8. What are the physiological defences against this event? (13,14)


MDSC1105 Musculo-skeletal (Locomotor) System


Groups 15
Groups 16


CASE #3


Physiology Lecture Theatre
PreClinical Lecture Theatre


A 35yr.old teacher noticed that some 2 years after delivery of her first child that she had
developed varicose veins along the medial side of her leg. Her condition was worsened
by her occupation which involved long standing, so much so that in spite of conservative
medical management she had developed an ulcer over the medial aspect of her ankle and
varicosities over the outer aspect of the ankle and foot. She initially was treated by having
the veins injected and had good cosmetic outcome. However she developed gradual
return of the varicosities along the inner aspect of the leg. She returned to her surgeon
who then offered a surgical approach to the management of her problem


1. Describe the anatomy of the superficial venous and deep systems of the leg and
thigh and the histology of these veins


2. Explain the disordered physiology and pathogenesis of the ulcer.


3. Explain anatomically why she developed varicosities on the medial aspect of leg.


4. Discuss the factors involved in venous return from the lower limb


5. Explain anatomically why varicosities frequently develop after pregnancy.

Anatomy Tutorial Notice

Please be advised members of Dr. Coombs and Boorasingh tutorial that there is a class scheduled for Sunday November 14, 2010 from 4-6 pm. 

NOTICE

Please be advised students in Class of 2015 the Dr. Dawson's lecture scheduled on Friday, November 12 at 8:00a.m. has been postponed and will be given on Thursday, November 18 at 8:00a.m. instead. (The Pathology tutorial which is on the timetable at this time has been moved to Monday and Tuesday, November 22 and 23).

Muscular Atrophy

Atlases of repute have many errors.

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FOUNDATION COURSE

For those among us who are requesting foundation course exemptions please download and view this list and verify the details with Miss Daley in the Physiology Office by Friday November 12, 2010.
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Penicillin

Remember you have until tomorrow morning to sign the list (if so desired).

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Sickle Cell Outline

SICKLE CELL LAB REPORT 2010

METHOD: State “As outlined in the DD3 MB Sickle cell hand-out given 2010”. (Note any
changes made if any, do not copy quotations above)

RESULTS:
1. This section should include table(s) of the results of the solubility test, sickle test and the
electrophoresis.

2. Your drawings of the demo slides as seen under the microscope.

(No lab will be accepted if the results were not signed by a demonstrator and should be
included in the results section)

Principles of the three methods used (briefly explain not lengthy)

Comparison of all three methods ie. advantages and disadvantages of each

Which method would you say was the most & least efficient and why?

How does the statistics (occurrence of Sickle cell in Jamaica) mentioned in the talk (10%)
compare to the results of the class? ie. was this the same for the class?

Why is it important to do a sickle cell test? implications for future partners

CONCLUSION: This should summarize your discussion and still answer your aims.
(Briefly in 2-3 lines)

PRECAUTIONS: For example, Cotton swabs soaked in alcohol were used to wipe the finger of
the volunteer to avoid contamination of the blood. (Give two more examples).

REFERENCES: See format below

For books: Author (s), year published ( ). Title of book. Publishing Company and pages used.

For internet sources: http//forensics20%DNAextraction 345#PCR%%.........................com.

October 29, 2010

(State DATE when you accessed this site)

NOT www.google.com

POL

Ok so the cases for POL have been sent and are available

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Lumbrosacral Plexus

For all the people that skull lol
eh eh you nuh know wha gwaan...a bout 10 hours wut a work unno miss

Shari G says hi

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DNA LAB REPORT

DNA LAB REPORT 2010

Name, Course, Date, Title etc

Aim (s): There are several aims to this lab-Sessions 1 & 2

Method:  Do not write out the method, you can state “As written in the DD3MB DNA instructions Hand-out, 2010”.  Note any changes made especially in Session 2.

Results: 

1.      Sample calculations of your Genotype Frequency, Random Match Probability and Paternity Analysis-Part A (should see clear distinction of formulas used for each set of calculations)

2.      Table(s) of calculated results to include the above outcomes.

Discussion:  

• Discuss the extraction method used for your DNA preparation (draw knowledge from your forensics report)

Hint: Chelex method-steps involving use of buffer, centrifuge, boiling and incubation. Why were these steps done? Efficiency of Chelex method?

• Comment on your result of the random match probability-what does it mean?
• Comment also on the result of the Paternity Index of the case file (A)-what does this value mean? If you were to calculate (B) what would the CPI outcome be & mean?
• Can the Random Match Probability, CPI and DNA profiling be applicable? State three (should be easy)

Conclusion:

Precautions: At least 3 should be stated (all can be found in Session 1)

References: Follow the following format

For books: Author (s), year published ( ). Title of book. Publishing Company and pages used.

For internet sources: http//forensics20%DNAextraction 345#PCR%%.............................com.                          (State the DATE when you accessed this site)    NOT www.google.com

Re: School

1. Classes suspended today.
2. Pray for our friends in Haiti.
3. Read up some Pathology.

God Bless.

- Rani Sittol

IMPORTANT!!! RE: Our Medical Education!!!!

Dear All,
The Guild of students will be having a Town Hall meeting with the Principal tomorrow at 4:00 pm in the Student's Union.

WE IMPLORE ALL OF YOU TO ATTEND!!!!!!!

We need to be there in the hundreds (literally) so that we can get across a point! (2k15 ALONE can fill that place :p)

Your attendance will help in the determination of the fate of all our medical degrees! Let's go represent our classmates in MoBay too!!!

IN ADDITION PLEASE REMEMBER THE GENERAL ASSEMBLE OF THE JAMSA TO ADDRESS THE OVERCROWDING AT 12:30 (NOT 5 AS I PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED) IN THE PLT!!!


Pre-clinical Chorale- Remember practice at the PCLT at 12:30....you guys can probably jump to and fro...but it is absolutely important that we get value for our $$$...but at the same time...Preclin Choir need rehearsal....Christmas Show coming up!!!

Sept 1 - 24

Due to the discontiued access to the class gmail account. The files that were available there have been moved to a new location

http://www.mediafire.com/?81fdu27xmrvd7

Non Hodgkins Lymphoma

For the path lecture see the word document...we will not be receiving her actual presentation.
For the first Bacteriology lecture this will be put up shortly once its received.

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HPV, HBV, HCV

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Big Boy and the Bicycle

Please Remember to support ‘Docks on Deck’, buy your tickets tomorrow come out and have some fun.

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Read this . 

before downloading

Solomon's Histology Spotter (MegaUpload)

And the Mediafire
Spotter Part 1
Spotter Part 2