Year Two, Fall Semester (Before 2006)

ICM 850 Introduction to Clinical Medicine II (3). This course consists of two modules: Clinical Epidemiology and Prevention (CEP) and Clinical Skills II. CEP provides an introduction to biostatics and epidemiology, and illustrates their relevance to clinical practice, research, and public health policy. Students also examine the role of clinical preventive services, including counseling, immunization, and screening. Clinical Skills II builds on material covered in the clinical skills component of ICM 801/802. The focus of this module is the evaluation of patients with common complaints and illnesses. Through lectures, demonstrations, tutorials, standardized patient encounters, and preceptor experiences, students develop skills in interviewing, physical examination, and the use and interpretation of laboratory tests. Case-based tutorials introduce students to the principles of differential diagnosis and evidence-based medicine. Students are evaluated through written examinations and other written assignments, small group presentations, preceptor activities, and standardized patient encounters. (Same as H&PM 850.) LEC

MBIO 850 Microbiology (9). The course presents microbial physiology and microbial genetics with emphasis on the molecular biology of microorganisms; Immunology with emphasis on the defense mechanism, immune regulation and immunogenetics and selected coverage of etiologic agents of infection in bacteriology, parasitology, mycology, and virology. Lectures, small group conferences and tutorials. (Same as MICR 850.) Prerequisite: ATMY 820, cell and tissue biology, BIOC 800, and PHYS 800. LEC

PAON 850 Pathology I—General Pathology (7). The basic mechanisms of human disease, including cellular pathology, inflammation, diseases of immunity, neoplasia, infectious diseases and aging are considered through the mechanisms of lectures, small-group problem based care study and autopsy demonstrations. (Same as P&O 800.) Prerequisite: ATMY 821, 822; ATMY 831, 832; BIOC 801, 802; PHYS 801, 802. LEC