Student Computing Projects
EdCom provides support for our medical student's Independent Study Projects, including:
- Advice on the design and development.
- Database and/or web programming (up to 20 hours).
- Training to enable participation in the technical development, to the extent of their interest / ability.
- Access to digital scanner, camera, and video recorder for media acquisition.
- Web-based survery tools and videoconferencing equipment - with the training to use them.
- Hosting of websites and databases (consistent with the technology architecture of EdCom).
Listed below are examples of computer-based ISPs. Those listed with the key symbol require you to first log into the MedEd WebPortal. For more information, please contact EdCom.
Class of 2011
Diabetes Prevention & Screening for FilipinosTim Almazan, Class of 2011.
Advisors: Dr. Maria Rosario Araneta, Dr. Helene Hoffman, and Dr. Cheryl Rock.
University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine, 2011.
Jennifer Alyono, Class of 2011.
Advisors: Dr. Christopher Bergeron, Dr. Jeffrey Harris, and Dr. Anthony Magit.
University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine, 2011.
Ilana Spokoyny, Class of 2011.
Advisors: Dr. Ronald Ellis, Dr. Wm. Christopher Mathews, Dr. Amy Sitapati, and Dr. Tyler Lonergan.
University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine, 2011.
Class of 2010
Primary Care Clerkship HandbookJanina Heywood (Fowler), Class of 2010.
Advisors: Dr. David Bazzo, Dr. Helene Hoffman and Dr. Joe Ramsdell.
University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine, 2010.
Teaching Medical Students to Become Proficient in the Instruction of Therapeutic Exercises: A Video-based Training Guide ![]()
Ronald Crater, Class of 2010.
Advisors: Dr. Sunny Smith, Dr. Michelle Johnson and Dr. Ellen Beck.
University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine, 2010.
Class of 2009
A Basic Understanding of Ultrasound Password protected, authorized UCSD SOM Web Portal users only. ![]()
Daniel Choi, Class of 2009.
Advisors: Dr. Helene Hoffman, Dr. Mark Whitehead and Dr. Dolores Pretorius.
University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine, 2009.

Password protected, authorized UCSD SOM Web Portal users only. 
Marisela Dy, Class of 2009.
Advisors: Dr. Haydee Ojeda-Fournier, Dr. David Rapaport and Dr. Mark Whitehead.
University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine, 2009.
Password protected, authorized UCSD SOM Web Portal users only. 
Best viewed in slide show mode (F5 key) for interactivity.
George Bruque, Class of 2009.
Advisors: Dr. Ellen Beck, Dr. Stephen Baird and Dr. Jess Mandel.
University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine, 2009.
Class of 2008
A Guide to the Focused History and Physical Exam of Patients with HIV DiseasePassword protected, authorized UCSD SOM Web Portal users only. ![]()
Dan Wieking, Class of 2008.
Advisors: Dr. Charles Goldberg, Dr. Helene Hoffman, and Dr. Daniel Lee.
University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine, 2008.
Password protected, authorized UCSD SOM Web Portal users only. ![]()
David Ries, Class of 2008.
Advisors: Dr. Charles Goldberg, Dr. Helene Hoffman, and Dr. Eduardo Tanori.
University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine, 2008.
Class of 2007
Histology Look-Alike Learning ModulePassword protected, authorized UCSD SOM Web Portal users only.
Marie Sohsman, Class of 2007
Advisors: Dr. Helene Hoffman, Dr. Andrew Mizisin, and Dr. Nigel Calcutt.
University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine, 2007.
Class of 2006
A Sports Medicine Tutorial: Knee InjuryPassword protected, authorized UCSD SOM Web Portal users only.
Bahar Zadeh, Class of 2006.
Advisors: Dr. David Bazzo, Dr. Helene Hoffman, and Dr. Suraj Achar.
University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine, 2006.
Class of 2005
An Introduction to Basic DermatologyPassword protected, authorized UCSD SOM Web Portal users only.
Amy Kennard, Class of 2005.
Advisors: Dr. Helene Hoffman, Dr. Richard Gallo, and Dr. Kirsten Searfus.
University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine, 2005.
A Systematic Approach to Evaluation of the Orthopaedic Patient ![]()
Password protected, authorized UCSD SOM Web Portal users only. ![]()
Sarah Jane McFarlin, Class of 2005.
Advisors: Dr. Alexandra Schwartz, Dr. Joel Smith, and Dr. R. Scott Meyer.
University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine, 2005.
Gautam Bahl, Class of 2005 and Dr. William G. Bradley, Jr.
University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine, 2004.
Class of 2004
Introduction to UrinalysisPassword protected, authorized UCSD SOM Web Portal users only.
Jennifer Benedict, Class of 2004.
Advisors: Dr. Paul Wolf, Dr. Robert Fitzgerald, and Dr. Helene Hoffman.
University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine, 2004.
Class of 2003
Teen Health ISPBrian Ng, Class of 2003.
Advisors: Dr. Karen Loper, Dr. Lawrence Freidman, and Dr. Helene Hoffman.
University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine, 2003.
Dietary Supplements Database ![]()
Password protected, authorized UCSD SOM Web Portal users only. ![]()
Scot Thomas, Class of 2003.
Advisors: Dr. David Bazzo, Dr. Cheryl Rock, and Dr. Helene Hoffman.
University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine, 2003.
Class of 2002
Pocket This!: A Pocket-Size Book for Medicine WardsPassword protected, authorized UCSD SOM Web Portal users only.
Kenneth Antons, Class of 2002.
Advisors: Dr. Tim Dresselhaus, Dr. Harry Bluestein, and Dr. Helene Hoffman.
University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine, 2002.
Class of 2001
Pediatric Dermatology TutorialDaniel Hershey, Class of 2001.
Advisors: Dr. Lawrence Eichenfield, Dr. Helene Hoffman, and Dr. Douglas Wilson.
University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine, 2001.
How to Survive the Intensive Care Unit ![]()
Password protected, authorized UCSD SOM Web Portal users only. ![]()
Margaret Marshall, Class of 2001.
Advisors: Dr. Mark Greenberg, Dr. David B. Hoyt, and Dr. Helene Hoffman.
University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine, 2001.
Class of 2000
Alzheimer's Disease in Primary CarePassword protected, authorized UCSD SOM Web Portal users only.
Christian Sinclair, Class of 2000.
Advisors: Dr. Joe Ramsdell, Dr. Helene Hoffman, and Dr. Enid Rockwell.
University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine, 2000.
Class of 1999
Interactive Surgical Patient Password protected, authorized UCSD SOM Web Portal users only.
Rami Elias, Class of 1999.
Advisors: Dr. Marquis Hart, Dr. Helene Hoffman, and Dr. Keith Barrington.
University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine, 1999.
Community-Acquired Pneumonia ![]()
Password protected, authorized UCSD SOM Web Portal users only. ![]()
Lizette Espana, Class of 1999.
Advisors: Dr. Helene Hoffman, Dr. Sharon Reed, and Dr. Leland Rickman.
University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine, 1999.
Class of 1998
Asthma ![]()
Password protected, authorized UCSD SOM Web Portal users only. ![]()
Ashkan Babaie, Class of 1998.
Advisors: Dr. Joe Ramsdell, Dr. Helene Hoffman, and Dr. Peggy Wallace.
University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine, 1998.
Password protected, authorized UCSD SOM Web Portal users only.
Luke Chen, Class of 1998.
Advisors: Dr. Antonino Catanzaro, Dr. Helene Hoffman, and Dr. D. Havlir.
University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine, 1998.
Organ Physiology CBL Modules ![]()
Password protected, authorized UCSD SOM Web Portal users only. ![]()
Brian Lee, Class of 1998.
Advisors: Dr. Jim Covell, Dr. Helene Hoffman, and Dr. Kirk Knowlton.
University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine, 1998.
Class of 1997
Dermatology for Primary CarePassword protected, authorized UCSD SOM Web Portal users only.
Elisa Calderon, Class of 1997.
Advisors: Dr. H. Hoffman, Dr. R. Goltz, Dr. L. Ralph, Dr. J. Ramsdell, and Dr. J. Kerr, Captain.
University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine, 1997.
Class of 1994
Internal Medicine QuizPassword protected, authorized UCSD SOM Web Portal users only.
Mario Ruiz, Class of 1994.
Reviewed by: Dr. Harry Bluestein and Dr. Tim Dresselhaus.
University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine, 2001.
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