MSPA 5025 - Introduction to Clinical Medicine

2 credit hours

Introduction to Clinical Medicine will orient students to the method and perspective used to apply basic science knowledge to diagnose and treat clinical manifestations of disease and disorder. A cursory overview of diagnostic tools will be introduced to include laboratory tests and radiologic imaging (in concert with the Anatomy course). Students will also explore aspects of health promotion and disease prevention in the primary care setting. A wide range of variables are discussed that include lifestyles, nutrition, cultural diversity and social-economic factors. Current strategies (tests, evaluations, and examinations) used in preventive medicine are reviewed by age group and gender.