PAS 7105 CLINICAL MEDICINE 5 (5)

The last of five clinical medicine courses, in tandem with the anatomy and physiology and pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics series, focuses 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 musculoskeletal, orthopedic, rheumatology, and neurology systems. This course will use lectures and case-based learning. The History and Physical Lab 5 course will reinforce the knowledge gained.