If you want to learn, take him. He isn't the easiest, but if you put forth studying effort, you will make an A. He is always there to help, too.

He tests and teaches on a chemical level, but his lectures are very lively. His stories and examples are quite funny.

Very smart, take him if u want to learn alot good lectures, not the easiest but very knowledgable.

He is very hard. He is very smart and knows his stuff but sometimes makes things harder than they really are. His tests are exceptionally difficult.

He's a great teacher but also very difficult. After taking him for THREE courses (115, 116, 216), I found some helpful hints. Go to class EVERYday. Take GOOD notes. READ the book. STUDY ahead of time. You'll do good.

Takes time to spell out fundamentals of learning, posts this in theory and application online. Very committed, fair and thorough. Genuinely excited about teaching his students, not just a subject. Gets a hard wrap from students because he pushes them. Valuable experience, subject inherently hard.

he is alright...goes off on tangents, and sometimes too smart about the material...but you can get through it

What others say is true,he has lots of knowledge and talks to the class sometimes as if you are on his level. It is also true that he is long winded, but I think this an effort to try and get people to understand what he wants to get across to them. ADVICE: take good notes and study them thoroughly!

He is very smart but also very hard. If you want to do good go to class, take good notes and READ THE BOOK. He is a great person and you learn a lot in his class.

He is a great teacher, but he is also very hard. Don't just rely on your notes...read the book. Don't be scared to ask for help...he doesn't bite.

Excellent teacher. Extreme reliability and clarity. Fair treatment toward everyone. Challenges you to think rather than memorize. You will learn how to study to pass.

He has shared ideas and thoughts that are unusual for a professor to share. While he is extremely intelligent, he also has a soft side, he once read a poem that he wrote. He cares and thinks about his students and wants them to learn not only the material but also learn about themselves and life

very smart man who i do believe thinks that his students should be on the same level that he is. his tests are tough! go to class and study study study!! dont take it lightly! he is a good teacher and i enjoyed his class very much...just be prepared to work hard!

His lecture is okay, you don't always have to go. Read the book and you'll do fine.

Good class, but be prepared to study for the test.

Not too bad. Tests are pretty much straight from the notes. If you go to class, and study the notes, you should be fine.

good teacher difficult test though

Gilchrist is a very good teacher. His lectures are very interesting and he is a very nice and approachable man. He will go out of his way to help you and he gives many opportunities for extra credit if you attend class. His tests, however, are VERY difficult. You MUST study to do well in his classes.

Ok the lecture about the sun did happen...but his class isn't impossible and 98% of what he says is factual i messed up the first test being over specific but if you take everything as general instead of specific's it's an easy class i made a 100 on the last test it is Do-able.

This teacher is not hard at all. you should always read your book and go to lecture if you don't understand something in the book. He is very fair and all questions can be found in the book. But if you keep up with the reading and occasionally go to SI, you will be fine :)

Dr. Gilchrist is a wonderful teacher! This is a medical university and things aren't meant to be easy!!! We are adult learners now people! This professor doesn't supper the stupid! Everyone I know, including myself, who has succeeded in the medical professor has respected this man and did what they were suppose to do as students! Just b/c someone i

Gilchrist is honest and fair. He gives you specific directives as objectives and multiple practice questions for each one. If you apply yourself and answer the objectives, you cannot fail. His tests are not overly hard if you prepare but if you memorize notes or skip class you'll fail. He wants you to be a thinking human, not a college robot!

If you plan to enter the SON: this man is your gem for preparation. YOU NEED TO KNOW THESE THINGS AND KNOW THEM WELL!!! Don't let the grades hold you back, but don't worry about them too much. TRY TO LEARN! He was fair, and always willing to discuss areas of difficulty. Keep the conversations directed and don't be afraid to interrupt him!!!

Love Dr. Gilchrist! He is HARD but as long as you read the chapters in the book & do his reviews before the tests, you will be fine! I also studied the quizes on the Anatomy CD that came with the book & that helped a lot. The hardest thing about this class is the lab.. and you have to really study long and hard for it.

Makes class interesting, but you're responsible for a lot of material on your own. Read the text and pay attention in lab and you'll be ok. Overall, he's a good teacher and the class is quite interesting

Nice guy, lectures interesting and usually from a different perspective than the book, examples clear, but do read the text. He is good about answering questions in class. Learning the concepts in lab helps a lot on lecture tests. Most of lecture is easy-going, but last 10-15 min are at mach 3...be ready for that.

Dr. Gilchrist is a great teacher. Study outlines, notes, and the book. I record his lectures, and that helps alot! You WILL NOT do good in his classes if you do not study, because his test questions are very tricky, and require that you know the material and understand it in a form thats not always just something youve memorized out the a book.

Dr.Gilchrist tries hard to answer your questions. It is sometimes hard in class to figure out what chapter where on. Read the book or at least the outlines because the book sucks. Do the study guide it makes all the difference in the world. Even though, the questions are not always put in the right chapter.You need to go to class.

Team taught and only interesting because Gilchrist was there. Appel really didn't provide much info other than testing stuff. Some questions ar hard but look at your ppt's the answers are there, just don't memorize it!

I really enjoyed Dr. Gilchrist's class.

You can easily make B by reading book even if you don't go to class regularly. However, to get A of course you have to work on it really hard. Overall Dr. Gilchrist was really nice and helpful. :D

Having him for Anatomy, and then Physiology made me second guess my first high opinions. He is still in my eyes a great teacher to have for these sciences, but his Physiology class is a bit harder than his Anatomy class. He makes things as easy to understand as he can, its just up to you to go home and put it to work.

Dr. G is more than helpful when you need time/advice. He is really smart so be prepared for his lectures. scimming the readings is a must to his lectures and u will be good to go. As a new physical therapy student I can tell u this man made it real and gave me what I needed not to be the next Ex-PT student!

Best teacher ever. Challenging, but he makes the class very interesting and interactive. Take him whenever possible.

Challenging class, but Gilchrist is AMAZING. Read the textbook before lecture or you will be lost. I got an A and spent about ten hours a week outside of class studying (more during exam weeks). If he posts online audio lectures, you better listen because you WILL be tested on the material. The man is brilliant . I highly reccomend.

I've had Dr. Gilchrist twice, for Physiology and just finished his Pathophysiology course. Hands down, best prof. I've had in my 3 years at UAB. He is extremely approachable if you go talk to him. The textbook helps to supplement in studying along with his notes from class. I made a B in both classes. Highly recommend, he's an asset to UAB! A+ prof

Dr. Gilchrist's the best teacher hands down & fair too. Read material b4 class, do quizzes in a group & maximize the points. Seek help on project and max out points. Tests are hard but if you have quiz & project locked down & try hard in class you will still do well. Key-read text book or @least chapter summary, do chap questions and review answers

I did not use my book at all. The test were not easy and seemed to come from what he said more than anything in the notes or book. I recorded his lecures and listened to them again taking notes. He is helpful if you ask him a question in class, but do not expect him to respond to emails promptly. Very unorganized. Posts materials late!

Dr. G knows his stuff, however he is unorganized and he gives soooo much information that if you miss class you miss things HE WILL PUT ON TEST. Questions come more from what he says in class and not his notes. It isn't hard to pass his class with a very good great. Do everything he gives you and you can pull off an A

I didn't find his lectures unorganized or all over the place. Instead, he lectures at a rapid pace and rarely repeats himself to cover the necessary glut of info. My advice, attend class, record the lecture and write basic notes. Then, listen to recording and take DETAILED notes alongside ppt. Understand your notes = A. Use book as a reference.

Gilchrist is very scatter-brained. It is hard to follow his lectures. I never struggled in anatomy, but his class is another species. Gilchrist always waited to put online materials up the day before exams sometimes. Reading the book helped with his tests.I don't recommend Gilchrist, but it's a bullet you will have to bite for nursing school.

Dr. Gilchrist is an amazing professor. However, this class was difficult. You should be prepared to listen to the audio lectures. Although i did attend every lecture, listening to the audio was a big help on the quizzes and exams. Also, i wouldnt recommend reading the text, just skimming through the important sections. Also, DO THE BONUS PROJECT!!!

Dr. Gilchrist is one of the best professors I have encountered. He is very helpful and thorough. Anytime I had a question he was overly willing to assist and give detailed explanations. It would benefit you to visit his office if you have any questions about materials. I absolutely adore him and I would definitely recommend him to anyone!

Highly recommend this teacher. His tests come from what he talks about during class, do not miss class. Keeps lectures interesting and engaging. His tests are challenging; but they teach you how to take exams outside of his class. I remember learning the most from his classes and even recalled the information throughout nursing school.

Dr. Gilchrist keeps class very interesting to say the least. He is very knowledgable about the subject. Going to class helps, although it is not mandatory. Use his audio lectures! He does not ask a question on the test that does not talk about in his online audio lectures.

Dr. Gilchrist was an OK teacher. He's a tad bit boring but is knowledgable about Physiology. The key to passing his class is learning his slides. Everything he tests on comes directly from his slides. Learn them and you'll pass with flying colors! No book needed and attendance isn't mandatory because he posts his lectures on Blackboard. Made a B-

Dr. Gilchrist is AWESOME! He was so passionate about what he was teaching which made the class interesting. I took this class during the summer which made it more condensed and it was a little tough. Gilchrist gives plenty of bonus questions on tests and there's a bonus project worth 20 pts! Great teacher and class!

Puts his lectures online(not always on time) so you don't have to go to class but I recommend it, he's definitely not monotone in class, you can tell he wants you to understand the material. Gave 25 bonus points for doing a small project which helped A LOT!! 4 tests and then 4 online quiz, if you put in the effort an A or B is not too hard to get!

Gilchrist is a great teacher! He is tough but you can get a good grade if you study hard! His class can be boring but he is interesting most of the time. Just take good notes and study a a lot! Also don't underestimate lab.

Here is what you need to do to pass: 1. Go to class 2. LISTEN TO THE AUDIO and take notes with the corresponding audio slides. 3. Don't even attempt the blueprint and outline. You will waste your time trying to answer hundreds of questions. (#2) 4. Go talk with him. There is A LOT of information - he was able to clarify. 5. Very helpful!

I recommend going to class and paying attention in lecture. He lectures very quickly so I recorded his lectures and listened to them to get all my notes. The unit quizzes give you a great format to look forward to for the test. Use the blueprint to study and the slides. If you put in the work, you'll get an A!

I really enjoyed this class. I was already excited for the material but he has made it better. He can get sidetracked in lecture but if you go to class and take notes you will do fine. His test are really easy if you study.

Not an easy class, studying is a must: don't get behind! He makes lectures interesting and explains everything well. Would recommend recording lectures. Lab is pretty fun at times. There is a bonus project at the end of the semester worth 15 test points (a lot because there are three tests). Find a study group to talk through concepts with!

A lot of people think that this class is really hard but the professor is great and if you actually go to class and take notes and study then you will do fine! The material is tough but it is very interesting! I ever did the blue prints or opened my textbook. I just studied his review lectures and my notes and did fine.

The class itself was really interesting and he did a great job of keeping lectures engaging. Tests are tough if you don't go to class. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE ONLINE LECTURES AND ACTUALLY LISTEN TO THEM, he goes back over information in these that are usually a majority of the tests. He gives a couple opportunities for extra credit toward the end.

Record his lectures and take excellent notes. Study this material a couple hours every day. This is how you get an A and I promise tests will be a breeze for you. Dr. Gilchrist is an amazing professor and I learned a lot from his class. I really appreciate the time and effort he put into his lectures, they were wonderful.

Dr Gilchrist is a seriously seriously good teacher. If you get below a B in his class, it's your fault. It's a lot of application. Applying acid/base and fluid metabolism. Some genetics, but you I've learned more about medicine in his class than anything else. Plus he knows how to present the material. Keep up with the material.

As long as you study the material, you should be fine. If you choose not to go to class every day then at least listen to his online lectures and take detailed notes. He does have an easy opportunity to earn extra credit which will boost your grade. Just remember, if you put in the effort, you will get the grade you want!

Dr. Gilchrist is an amazing professor, and really cares about his students. He tries very hard to make his lectures entertaining and interesting, because he knows it's a lot of material. He is very approachable outside of class if you need any extra help. Record the lectures, and relisten to them while you go over your notes, and you'll be fine.

This current semester (FA 2021), Gilcrest was not as bad as everybody said he was. He was very organized and stayed on top of his stuff. GO TO CLASS. His test are lecture heavy and if you do not go to class, you will not pass his class. The power points are very vague. Ofc this class isn't a piece of cake, but I enjoyed this class. Its doable!

Currently taking this class and he is not bad, just go to class and take notes and record the lectures

The ratings from the online Spring 2021 semester are NOT indicative of what this class is like. He might have been bad before but my experience has been very positive. Professor Gilchrist is a great guy. Yes, it was hard but he does a great job of explaining the concepts. Do not get the textbook. Go to class, take notes, and you'll do fine

He was amazing this semester. The class is not a piece of pie, but he is not a bad professor. Go to class, his PowerPoints are very vague so if you dont go to class you will not pass. You dont need the book, dont waste money!

I really enjoyed taking his class this semester. Professor Gilchrist is very engaging and passionate about what he teaches. He makes the material challenging but also understandable. He is very helpful and also offers several bonus assignments throughout the semester. Professor Gilchrist was very funny and I loved attending his class!

Dr. Gilchrist is awesome. I did not miss a lecture because I genuinely enjoyed going to them. You have to come to class to understand the powerpoint slides, but he explains them well. He is very kind and offers help whenever you need it. There are also bonus points throughout the semester! He does not deserve the bad wrap he got in semesters past.

Professor Gilchrist is by far my favorite professor at UAB so far. Moving up from Anatomy I was scared to take this class because of difficulty but Gilchrist made it actually interesting. He correlates topics we learn based on real life stuff. He was reachable by email and I didn't go more than 2 days without a response. 10/10 would take again.

Dr. Gilchrist does a great job of teaching physiology. He relates the topics to daily activities. The quizzes and exams are EXTREMELY DIFFICULT. He provides an extra credit opportunity sometimes. He really does know his stuff though.

Only quizzes and tests. GET A STUDY GROUP, there are 2 lectures and he switched what he says each time so get people from the other time and compare notes. Recording the lectures is a good idea, he talks very fast.

Dr. Gilchrist's class is VERY difficult, but, it's doable. You need to go to lecture to understand the power points and do well in the course. He is actually very chill and funny. We only had 6 assignments but 3 bonuses that pull up your grade by a ton if you do well on them. Overall, I was very fortunate to have Dr. Gilchrist teach me!

It is a hard class however the material is there and studying is just an extreme need to pass. Dr. Gilchrist is HILARIOUS and make his lectures interesting. The PowerPoints by themselves do not make sense unless you go to class, but overall he really cares about his students.

Gilchrist was an amazing professor, you can tell that he is passionate about physiology. There were 3 quizzes (35pts each), 3 exams (100pts each), and two bonus opportunities (a bonus quiz and project, worth 10pts each). Make sure you attend and record lectures, otherwise you won't get a decent grade!

Gilchrist definitely knows his stuff. There was only 6 assignments and 2 bonus assignments. 3 quizzes (35pts each), 3 exams (100pts each), and 2 bonus opportunities (10pts each). Make sure you attend and record lectures, otherwise you won't perform well. The textbook isn't required, but it helped solidify ideas brought up in lecture.

Gilchrist's lectures can be tricky, but the content is solid. Attend class, take notes, and use resources like Unstuck AI to prepare - it really pays off. Not too bad if you put in the work.