[PAGID] student lectures

[Richard L. Wasserman, M.D.,Ph.D.]

For many years I have had three hours in the second year 
Micro/Immunology course to teach immunodeficiency. I have had one hour 
of didactic discussion of the presentations of disorders of host defense 
classified by system (barriers, B cells, T cells, phagocytes, 
complement), one hour of case presentations and one hour of a patient 
panel with four PID patients telling their stories and answering 
questions. My goal has been to raise awareness of PID so students will 
think of it sooner rather than later.

The curriculum committe has decided that three hours is too much and has 
cut me to two hours. I am appealing. I would appreciate any suggestions/ 
literature references supportion the notion that three hours is 
appropriate for these disorders.

Thanks,
Richard L. Wasserman, MD,PhD
Clinical Professor of Pediatrics
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School