This block provides the student with an understanding of the gastrointestinal and the hepatobiliary systems. Specific emphasis is placed on the pharmacological treatment of peptic ulcer disease, inflammatory bowel disease, alcoholic liver disease, and hepatitis. This block provides students with the knowledge, skills and attitudes to manage pharmacotherapeutic regimens in endocrine and reproductive medicine. Additionally, the student will receive instruction on the use of anti-inflammatory agents. Pulmonary topics include asthma, chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
Students receive an introduction to acid-base balance in preparation for the cardiology block.
Additionally, the student is exposed to topics related to humanism and death and dying.