March 12, 2021

Advanced Pathophysiology

This course builds on knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology to examine alterations in cell and tissue mechanisms that cause disease and how these processes produce signs and symptoms that are recognized clinically. Students explore a variety of topics, such as immunity, inflammation, infection, and malignancy. They also examine a range of disease processes across the lifespan, using the body systems approach including hematologic, renal, neurologic, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular disorders.