Major psychiatric disorders are defined and described and a systematic approach to differential diagnosis is presented. Conceptual development, pathogenesis, epidemiology, nomenclature and the terminology used in psychiatry are discussed.
An interdisciplinary approach to cardiovascular medicine, including anatomy, physiology, radiology, pathology, medicine and surgery. The central theme of this course is the function of the cardiovascular system in health and disease.
Introduction to principles of epidemiology and biostatistics, emphasizing application to clinical medicine. Three broad topics: 1) Health and disease in the community, including assessment of disease risk and mechanisms of epidemic detection, spread, and control; 2) Interpretation of research results, including fundamentals of research design, data analysis and sources of bias; 3) Clinical epidemiology, including evaluation and application of diagnostic tests, natural history of disease, and quantitative aids for clinical decision making.
Clinical Nutrition
Provides students with insights into the principles and practice of clinical nutrition. An appreciation of the role of nutrients in normal growth and development, the pathogenesis of chronic disease, and nutrition in the management of certain disease states is covered.
Normal, gross, and microscopic anatomy and physiology of the endocrine system. Illustrations examining the clinical relevance of homeostasis, feedback, and other controlling mechanisms previously learned. The endocrine integration of metabolism. Clinically important endocrine pathophysiology.
Anatomy of gastrointestinal system; physiology and pathology of digestion and hepatic function; physical and laboratory examination.
Genetics
The primary aim of the course is to review basic genetic principles in the context of their applications in clinical medicine. Topics include human chromosomal disorders, pathogenesis of hereditary disease, patterns of inheritance, genetic counseling, amniocentesis, monogenic and multifactorial pathogenesis, role of genetics in common diseases, behavioral genetics, drug-gene interactions (pharmacogenetics), and prevention and treatment of genetic diseases including prenatal diagnosis and population screening.
Hematology
Familiarizes students with the basic pathophysiologic mechanisms leading to disturbances of red cell, white cell and platelet production as well as abnormalities of hemostasis presenting clinical problems. Pathophysiology, rather than minute details of individual disease, is stressed. Problem-based learning sessions are a significant portion of this course as well as in the musculoskeletal course.
Introduction to Clinical Medicine
Advanced instruction in interview techniques, history taking and physical examination, with emphasis upon detection of abnormalities. The ICM teaching in this year focuses on the history and physical exam of the specific areas of the body such as heart, lung, abdomen, mental status, etc. Topics such as human sexuality, geriatrics, and death and dying are covered in the small group format. Emphasis upon identification of problems and correlation of findings with pathophysiological mechanisms, and introduction to clinical and laboratory diagnosis will also be covered.
Addresses interrelationships between provision of medical care and non-biological factors that influence health. Issues include relative importance of society, environment and individual choice in determining health status; impact of organizational, economic, and political influences on medical practice and choice; measurement of costs, risks, benefits and efficacy of diagnostic and therapeutic technologies; importance of these concepts in responsible and scientific decision making. Interdisciplinary course including medical, pharmacy, nursing, and other allied health care students.
Musculoskeletal System
Gross, surface, applied and X-ray anatomy of system including entire spine but excluding head and neck. Histology of bone, cartilage, tendon-myotendinal junction and joints. Musculoskeletal trauma and healing. Pathology and clinical manifestations of other degenerative, inflammatory, metabolic, nutritional and congenital disorders. Physical examinations.
Principles of Pharmacology I
Includes general principles of pharmacology and the specific pharmacology of major drugs acting on the autonomic and cardiovascular systems.
Principles of Pharmacology II
Lectures and conferences on drugs acting on the central nervous system. Emphasis on physiological and biochemical mechanisms with consideration of their therapeutic and adverse effects.
Problem-Based Learning
Teaches students to methodically solve medical problems by gathering, sorting, and interpreting data. Students learn life-long self-education and self-evaluation skills. Provides practice working as a health care team by including medical, nursing, and physician assistant students in each group.
An interdisciplinary approach to the respiratory system, including anatomy of thorax and lungs, ventilation mechanics, blood gas transport, gas exchange, acid-base balance and the physiology and pathology of obstructive, restrictive and pulmonary-vascular diseases.
Reproduction
Traces normal development of reproductive function in human beings including formation and maturation of ova and sperm, gamete transport, fertilization, menstruation, implantation, physiology and endocrinology of placenta, intrauterine development and nutritional requirements of growing fetus, normal pregnancy, parturition, lactation and adaptation of newborns to extrauterine life. Provides information concerning infertility problems, family planning techniques and demography of human population.
Gross and microscopic anatomy. Physiology, protection, temperature control, pigmentation and photosensitivity. Pathology and genetics of skin abnormalities including tumors. Introduction to clinical evaluation, including physical examination and illustrating examples of inflammatory, vascular, immunological (including drug hypersensitivity) and neoplastic diseases.
Systemic Pathology
A multidisciplinary approach to some diseases which affect more than one organ system (nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, etc.) and which are caused by different mechanisms (congenital, inflammatory, vascular, traumatic, metabolic, neoplastic).
Urinary System
Anatomy, physiology and pathology of the kidney, ureter, bladder and prostate; pathophysiology and treatment of common fluid and electrolyte problems; renal pharmacology; major clinical urinary system syndromes with current diagnostic approaches and therapy.