The essentials of human pathophysiology and their relationship to clinical signs and symptoms elicited in the medical history and physical examination are presented. The etiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and diagnostic aspects of common diseases within each organ system is are discussed and correlated. Approaches to medical management of selected problems in the areas of Opthalmology, Otolaryngology, Neurology, and Emergency Medicine will be presented in this course. Although an organ systems approach is utilized, all system are integrated for discussion of multi-system pathology.
Successful completion of third semester Physician Assistant program requirements