Science of Medicine Themes

Convergence is enhanced by a focus on the science of medicine, thereby linking our UT Southwestern strengths in patient care and research with our educational mission. Each year, a specific theme is selected for emphasis.  A theme director is recruited to identify our keynote speaker and advise our implementation group for the development of an interprofessional case study. Over the course of a year, each learning community participates in activities focused on the selected science of medicine theme.

2012-2013: Science of Medicine Theme – Medical Genetics

Helen Hobbs, MD, Theme Director
Harry (Hal) Dietz, MD, Keynote Speaker
Focus Topic for Case Study – Marfan syndrome

2011-2012: Science of Medicine Theme – Aging

Craig Rubin, MD, Theme Director
Nir Barzilai, MD, Keynote Speaker
Focus Topics for Case Study – Alzheimer’s disease and falls in the elderly

2010-2011: Science of Medicine Theme – Obesity and Metabolism

Jay Horton, MD, Theme Director
Stephen O’Rahilly, MD, Keynote Speaker
Focus Topics for Case Study – Obesity and fatty liver disease

2009-2010: Science of Medicine Theme – Cancer

James Willson, MD, Theme Director
Gerard Evan, PhD, Keynote Speaker