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FUNDAMENTALS OF CLINICAL MEDICINE

PHYASST 550
Course Description

Introduces information fundamental to understanding clinical medicine principles. Topics addressed include select areas of physiology-pathophysiology, pharmacology, laboratory medicine, and common systemic disease processes. There will also be instruction relative to cognitively approaching the patient.

Prerequisites

Declared in Physician Assistant program

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