Clinical Pathophysiology

MED 7000

Course Overview

The Pathophysiology course is designed to prepare students for the clinical clerkships by helping them to develop: (1) an understanding of the pathophysiologic mechanisms underlying common diseases in the following disciplines: hematology, infectious diseases, cardiology, pulmunology, rheumatology, nephrology, gastroenterology, and endocrinology; (2) the ability to understand and to interpret standard clinical laboratory tests; and (3) fundamental clinical problem solving skill. Students have the opportunity to apply knowledge of pathologic physiology in conjunction with information regarding medical history and laboratory data to solve case based clinical problems during small group discussion. Students are taught how pathophysiology translates into patient signs, symptoms and laboratory test results. Students are encouraged to begin the thought processes leading to development of differential diagnoses.

Treatment or management of specific diseases may be discussed but is not stressed. In addition to teaching the knowledge base, we also affirm the attitudes and skills necessary to produce humane, moral, empathetic physicians whose conduct will venerate the profession.

Course Director

Laura R. Willett, MD
Clinical Associate Professor
Department of Medicine
732-235-7147
willetlr@umdnj.edu

Course Administrator

Craig Rosevear
732-235-4222
rosevear@umdnj.edu