CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY: PHENOTYPIC IDENTIFICATION OF COMMON ORGANISMS

PATH 926

Clinical elective for fourth year medical students.

PATH 915

Learn the variety of techniques, methodologies, and instrumentation used in modern clinical microbiology laboratory practice. Gain an understanding of mass spectrometry, NAAT, PCR, sequencing, antigen/antibody detection, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, point-of-care testing, and biomarkers of infection.

MICROBIO 304

Introduction to modern laboratory techniques used to study the distribution and properties of microorganisms.

PATH 916

Understand the battle between humans and infectious diseases. Learn how microbes evade the immune system and develop resistance to antibiotics. Discuss emerging pathogens and multidrug resistant organisms and the techniques used to combat them.

MICROBIO 102

Covers techniques and procedures used in general microbiology, including cultivation, enumeration, aseptic techniques, physiology and selected applications.