MPAS 526 - Clinical Medicine I (7)

This course is designed to provide the primary care physician assistant student with the essentials of assessment, diagnosis, and management of the adult patient. Objectives of this course include dissemination and knowledge-building concerning pathology of disease by organ system and medical specialty. Proper selection, utilization, and interpretation of laboratory diagnostic studies and radiologic imaging studies will be stressed. Topics include diseases and conditions pertinent to dermatology, ophthalmology, otorhinolaryngology, pulmonology, cardiovascular systems, gastroenterology/nutrition, and genitourinary/renal systems. Fall