Topics include normal hematopoiesis and basic disorders of blood cells, transfusion therapy, immunoglobulin disorders, and hemostasis. Basic pathophysiologic principles of digestive diseases on which clinical concepts and judgments can be developed. Lectures, demonstrations and small group case discussions of respiratory pathophysiology. Introduction to principles of etiology, mechanisms, diagnosis and management of the major diseases of the cardiovascular system, including ischemic, valvular, hypertensive, cardiomyopathic, pericardial, and electrical disorders. Lectures and small group discussions are employed.
Time is spent in direct patient care situations under the guidance of faculty.
Direct patient care situations under the guidance of faculty. Emphasis on epidemiology, molecular biology, and pharmacology. Covers Correctional Health delivery and the effects of detention and incarceration on health status. Special emphasis on problems unique to health care delivery in a prison setting. Student assumes role of acting intern and will be primary physician on medical ward under direction of medical resident and staff.