Abdominal Anatomy, Physiology, and Disease Processes

Instructor: Peter Rutledge

Capacity Remaining: 2

Dates: 4/13/2026 - 5/4/2026

Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Sessions: 4

Days: M

Building: Secrest Wible (opens in new tab)

Room: 119

This 4-week course will cover basic abdominal anatomy and physiology and will be aimed toward the non-medical population.  Anatomy of the digestive tract, liver, gallbladder, appendix, pancreas, and spleen will be reviewed.  The physiology, or function, of each organ will also be discussed.  Finally, knowing basic anatomy and physiology, I will discuss common abdominal diseases:  Gastro-esophageal reflux (GERD), stomach ulcers, Bariatric (obesity) surgery, bowel obstruction, Crohn's disease, colon cancer, diverticulitis, appendicitis, gallstones, pancreatic cancer, pancreatitis, cirrhosis of the liver, and the enlarged spleen.  The diagnosis and treatment for each disease will also be covered briefly.

Common Things Are Common: A Review of the Common Chronic Conditions of Adults

Instructor: James Parker

Capacity Remaining: 1

Dates: 4/13/2026 - 5/4/2026

Times: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Sessions: 4

Days: M

Building: Secrest Wible (opens in new tab)

Room: 119

In this class, I will attempt to explain, in an easy to understand fashion, the underlying mechanisms for the common chronic conditions of adults. These will include heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, chronic kidney disease  chronic lung disease and others. We will discuss why, when, and how we can treat these conditions, touching on the various common treatments for these diseases and how they work.