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Second Year Courses 2009-2010

Clinical Pathophysiology and Therapeutics I & II

Clinical Pathophysiology and Therapeutics I & II (CPP&T) is a comprehensive 1.5 quarter sequence. This course introduces students to the clinical pathophysiology and therapeutic modalities of selected diseases that are linked to the following 10 physiological systems: hematology, pulmonary, renal, cardiovascular, endocrine, ob/gyn, skeletal, gastrointestinal, hepatic, and CNS/neonatal. In addition, a psychopathology module has been integrated into the course. Class meets every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, for seven hours each day. The material is presented as lectures, laboratory exercises, and discussions. The exams are multiple choice.