MED 801 – Pharmacology
The fundamentals of pharmacokinetics and pharmaceutical preparations including drug actions and interactions are presented. The student must be able to understand the mechanism of action of common classes of medications and be able to evaluate basic pharmacological data. Included is a survey of the interactions between drugs and living systems. This course also includes all major classes of therapeutic medications used in clinical practice in the treatment of disease processes. The clinical component will provide students with the necessary background to practice rational drug therapy.
(12 credits; 180 hrs. Lecture)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all courses in semesters 1-3
MED 802 – Pathology I
This first section of a two semester comprehensive curriculum is an introduction to the responses of cells, tissues and organs to major disease processes. Also including definitions, etiology, gross & microscopic lesions, and pathogenesis by means of lectures and laboratory demonstrations. Emphasis on basic concepts and principles of disease processes.
(11 credits; 200 hrs. Lecture/Lab)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all courses in semesters
MED 803 – Physical Diagnosis-9 credits
This course is designed to prepare the student for the clerkship phase of medical school. Small groups of students will work with individual physicians in learning the fundamentals of obtaining a medical history and thorough review of systems with adults and children. Lectures and demonstrations of a routine physical and neurological exam will be presented. Students will practice these skills in small groups in a supervised laboratory setting.
(9 credits; 180 hrs. Lecture/Lab)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all courses in semesters 1-3