MIND & MOTION

MEDSC-M 775

Course Description

Introduction to core basic science, pathophysiologic, and diagnostic principles requisite for the care and treatment of patients with musculoskeletal, neurologic, and psychiatric presentations and disorders. Basic science concepts include those from the traditional disciplines of cell biology, histology, biochemistry, anatomy, embryology, neuroscience, and behavioral science. Regular integration of these topics with their pathologic and pathophysiologic counterparts. Integration of content related to other competency domains, or "longitudinal threads", that include patient care communication, evidence based medicine, health information technology, quality improvement patient safety, professionalism, scientific inquiry and public health.

Prerequisties

Declared in Medicine program

Satisfies

MEDSC-M 810

Credits

Offered

Fall

Grade Point Average

Not Reported

No change from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

1.58% from Historical

A Rate

Not Reported

No change from Historical

Class Size

170

-0.78% from Historical

2025 Fall Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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