PAS 7101 CLINICAL MEDICINE 1 (4)

The first of five clinical medicine courses that are in tandem with the anatomy and physiology and pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics course series by focusing on the organ system covered this term. Integrates the epidemiology, risk factors (including genetics, as applicable), pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, history and physical findings, clinical laboratory, imaging and diagnostic tests, differential diagnosis, therapeutic management, possible complications, prognosis, prevention measures, patient education and follow-up of disorders encountered in a primary care setting across the lifespan. Organ systems covered include dermatologic, eye, ears, nose, throat, and endocrine. This course will use lectures and case-based learning. The History and Physical Lab 1 course will reinforce the knowledge gained in this course.