Small group discussions of management case studies are utilized to apply the principles introduced in lectures and assigned readings. Lecture one hour and discussion two hours each week. Examines the mechanisms and etiologies of disease processes, including pathogenesis and cellular and tissue response. Emphasizes clinical signs and symptoms, course and prognosis of major disease states. Lecture three hours each week.
Enrollment is limited to available sites.
This experiential course requires six contact hours weekly at the clerkship site, usually divided into two three-hour sessions per week. The exact meeting times to be arranged based on student and preceptor schedules. Professional, writing emphasis elective. Presents theories and goals behind concepts of unit dose, intravenous admixtures, drug information, computer applications and clinical services as well as the traditional systems of drug delivery and pharmaceutical services within the hospital setting. Reviews the equipment and staffing pattern necessary for the delivery of institutional pharmacy services and pharmaceutical care.