PAS 512 Pathophysiology I
This course is designed to follow PAS 502, Medical Physiology. The course is a comprehensive study of the major pathophysiologic processes that affect the HEENT, dermatology, endocrine, hematology, oncology, pulmonary, cardiovascular and gastrointestinal systems. Emphasis is placed on pathophysiological conditions of clinical relevance, especially those that relate to primary care medicine. The course utilizes lecture, small-group learning, student presentation, student writing, and written examination to help students achieve an understanding, both broad and specific, of how basic pathophysiologic concepts affect the organ systems above.