Clinical Gross Anatomy of the Lower Limb and Pelvis
May 31 - June 1, 2019
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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Objectives
This is a two-day, primarily laboratory-based course that also includes didactic content focused on clinical correlates of the relevant anatomy. This course provides an in-depth review of clinically relevant anatomy of the lower extremity and pelvis utilizing prosected specimens, cadaveric dissection and demonstration by participants, as well as case-centered discussion groups. Approximately three-quarters of the contact time will be spent in the gross anatomy laboratory.
16 Continuing Education Units (CEU’s) will be awarded.
Clinical Gross Anatomy of the Upper Limb and Back will precede this course.
Prerequisites:
- Audience: The course is designed for clinicians with an overall course objective to review clinically relevant anatomy through a cadaver-based experience.
- Space is limited — Enroll now!
- $595 (nonrefundable**) – includes all equipment necessary for dissection work including tools, gloves, and safety glasses.
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During this course the student will:
- Review clinically relevant anatomy of the lower extremity including joints and associated structures, musculature, and neurovasculature on prosected specimens.
- Participate in dissection of regional anatomy of the lower extremity or pelvis.
- Apply regional anatomy to select clinical correlates through facilitated group discussion.
Course Outline
DAY 1 – Friday, May 31, 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
DAY 2 – Saturday, June 1, 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Instructors
The course will be taught by Drs. Laura Thorp. She is a physical therapist with doctoral degree in Anatomy and extensive experience teaching gross anatomy to students in a variety of health-care related disciplines.
Laura Thorp, PT, PhD, is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Illinois at Chicago. She received her PhD in anatomy from Rush University and her physical therapy degree from the University of Scranton, Scranton, PA. She currently teaches human gross anatomy and neuroanatomy to physical therapy students and has experience teaching anatomy in medical, nursing, physician assistant, and speech and language pathology programs. Her primary research interests are in the field of knee osteoarthritis and curricular innovation in anatomy education. She has received the Brainard award for excellence in teaching from Rush University as well as the Susan K Campbell Award for Academic Teaching Excellence and the Excalibur Award for Teaching Excellence both from the University of Illinois at Chicago.
**Disclaimer
The University of Illinois at Chicago reserves the right to cancel if a minimum number of attendees is not reached two-weeks prior to the course date. Cancellations of a course by the University of Illinois at Chicago, will result in a full refund to attendees who have pre-registered.
The University of Illinois at Chicago, will not be held responsible for the reimbursement of unused travel expenses.