MPAS 550 - Pharmacology I

(2 hours) Prerequisites: Successful completion of Unit 1 of the didactic year. This 12-week hybrid course in Unit 2 of the spring semester is the first in a three-course series designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of pharmacology, including pharmacokinetics, pharmacotherapy, and pharmacodynamics. This course will meet twice a week and is predominantly lecture-based, and students will be introduced to appropriately selecting medications based on clinical data and patient safety profiles. Students will receive instruction on the standard format of prescription writing. This course will focus on all medications for treating disorders of hematology, infectious diseases, dermatology, HEENT, and gastroenterology. Note: This course cannot be challenged.