CLINICAL MEDICINE I

PHYASST 550

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.

PHYASST 603

Examines important aspects of primary care pediatrics including assessment of the child patient, preventive health, and pediatric diseases and conditions. The student will also learn examination techniques specific to the pediatric population.

PHYASST 602

Covers the knowledge and skills required to diagnose and treat patient health problems. Topics addressed include cardiology, pulmonology, nephrology/urology, gastroenterology, rheumatology, geriatrics, and family medicine.

PHYASST 640

Emphasizes pharmacotherapeutics relative to disease processes of the neurologic, psychiatric, hematologic/oncologic, ophthalmologic, otolaryngologic, endocrinologic, and dermatologic systems. Antimicrobial and pain management principles will also be addressed.

PHYTHER 664

Modules in medical screening, pharmacological principles, diagnostic imaging, laboratory testing, psychological disorders, ENT, endocrinology, dermatology, and geriatrics are presented in the context of pathophysiology, differential diagnosis, prevention, and management. Lectures provided by physicians, physician assistants and physical therapists. Case studies are utilized for development of clinical problem solving skills.