PAS 7013 CLINICAL MEDICINE 3 (4)

The third of five clinical medicine courses, in tandem with the anatomy and physiology and pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics course series, focuses on the organ system covered this term. Integrates 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 gastrointestinal/nutrition, genitourinary, nephrology, and urology. This course will use lectures and case-based learning. The History and Physical Lab 3 course will reinforce the knowledge gained.