PHA 504 - Intro to Clinical Medicine

2 Hour(s)

This course is an introduction to clinical medicine with focus on preventive medicine, screening guidelines and treatment protocols throughout the lifecycle. Emphasis is on disease prevention with attention given to the unique needs of diverse and underserved patient populations. Clinical genetics and immunogenetics are introduced linking current research to practical clinical medicine in advancing the understanding of the molecular basis of genetic concepts to practical clinical application. Introduction to oncology, its clinical presentation, diagnostics, and therapeutics, as well the role of preventive medicine in cancer, is addressed incorporating basic knowledge of gene expression and genetic patterns.

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Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Physician Assistant Program