Rheumatoid Arthritis
This lecture will provide attendees with a basic understanding of the pathogenesis of the autoimmune disease, rheumatoid arthritis. It will focus on the immunological aspects of the disease progression and will also discuss newer biological therapies.

Michael V. Volin, Ph.D.

Dr. Volin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology with over 10 yrs experience in training medical professional students in Immunology and Pathology. He received his doctorate in Pathology from the University of Chicago and did a post-doctoral fellowship in the Division of Rheumatology at Northwestern University.  In his research he identifies and studies the role of novel inflammatory mediators involved in rheumatoid arthritis.

Female Reproductive System: 

The lecture will focus on the basic anatomy and physiology of the female reproductive system.  The monthly hormonal cycle will be outlined at a basic level.  The effects on the hormonal cycle on structural changes in the female reproductive organs will be discussed both the gross and microscopic level.

Teresa Dombrowski, Ph.D.

Dr. Dombrowski has been a faculty member in the Department of Anatomy in the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University since 1982.  She obtained her Ph.D. in Anatomy from Loyola University of Chicago.   She currently serves the University as Dean of Students.

.Brain Attacks

This lecture will provide attendees with information on stroke or “brain attacks”.  Topics will include basic brain anatomy and function, cerebral circulation, different stroke types and a discussion of common stroke presentations.

Robert R. Terreberry, Ph.D.

Dr. Terreberry is a classically-trained Anatomist with over 20 years of experience training medical students and other health care professionals gross anatomy and neuroscience.  He received his doctorate in anatomy from Loyola University Chicago.

Student representatives from the PA, PT, OT and Pharmacy programs will be panelists for a discussion on their academic degree programs at Midwestern University. 

There will be a short (25 minute) lecture on a topic TBD prior to the panel discussion.

Ms. Lucas lectures on the topic of Career Development with an emphasis on Leadership and Management Skills for the Physician Executive.  She is a qualified administrator of the Myers-Briggs Type Instrument^© and uses this to explore aspects of group dynamics.  She is nearing the completion of her Masters of Science degree in Training and Development.