PA 614 - Foundations of Medical Science

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Basic concepts in physiology, microbiology, genetics, and pharmacology are introduced. The physiology section introduces basic concepts including physiology of the cardiovascular system, nervous system, renal system, respiratory system, endocrine system, reproductive system, and gastrointestinal system. The medical microbiology section introduces basic concepts of pathogenic bacteria, fungi, viruses and animal parasites in relation to human disease with an emphasis on pathogenesis, mechanisms of virulence, epidemiology, therapy and prevention. The genetics section introduces foundational genetic concepts in medicine. The pharmacology section introduces basic concepts in drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion. It also covers basic concepts in pharmacokinetics.