MPAS 551 - Pharmacology II

(2 hours) Prerequisites: Successful completion of Units 1 and 2 of the didactic year. This 12-week hybrid course in Unit 3 of the summer semester is the second 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 cardiology, pulmonology, and endocrine systems. Note: This course cannot be challenged.