MCLIN 233 - DISEASE AND THERAPY OF THE MUSCULOSKELETAL AND DERMATOLOGIC SYSTEMS

[34 Hours]

Disease and Therapy of the Musculoskeletal and Dermatologic Systems is a required course for all second year medical students. The course integrates the pathology, microbiology, and pharmacology relevant to major musculoskeletal and dermatologic diseases. In addition to these basic science underpinnings, clinical aspects of disease are emphasized. These include screening and prevention, history taking, physical examination, diagnostic testing, clinical reasoning, and management (acute and chronic). The course employs a variety of teaching modalities. These include lectures, small group laboratory sessions, computer based cases, and team based learning (TBL) sessions. Small group discussions in the concurrent Clinical Skills Integration course will include content relevant to musculoskeletal disease and treatment. The Disease and Therapy of the Musculoskeletal and Dermatologic Systems course assesses students based on quiz grades, TBL grades, performance in the skills laboratory, professionalism, and a final exam provided by the National Board of Medical Examiners.