MPAS 521 - Clinical Medicine II

(6 hours) Prerequisites: successful completion of Unit 2 of the didactic year. This is the second course in a series of courses designed to provide an intensive study of human diseases and disorders, using a lifespan approach from pediatrics to geriatrics in acute, emergency, and chronic care settings. It is a 12 week course that will meet every weekday and is predominantly lecture based. This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of clinical medicine in the areas of Cardiology, Pulmonology and Endocrinology. It will serve as an introduction to diagnosis and treatment as well as preventive and rehabilitative care. Note: This course cannot be challenged.