MPAS 520 - Clinical Medicine I

(6 hours) Prerequisites: Successful completion of Unit 1 of the didactic year. This 12-week course in Unit 2 of the spring semester is the first in a series of three courses designed to provide an intensive study of human diseases and disorders, using a lifespan approach in acute, emergency, chronic, and preventative care settings. This course will meet every Monday through Thursday and is predominantly lecture-based. This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of clinical medicine in hematology, infectious disease, dermatology, HEENT, and gastroenterology. It will serve as an introduction to diagnosis and treatment, as well as preventive and rehabilitative care. Note: This course cannot be challenged.