PAS 533: Clinical Medicine III

Credits 9
Catalog
Graduate

This course builds upon the foundational content introduced in Clinical Medicine I and the clinical reasoning developed in Clinical Medicine II to synthesize and deepen students’ clinical knowledge in epidemiology, etiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and management within a continued systems-based approach. Instruction is advanced through clinical rotation lectures intended to bridge clinical medicine concepts across multiple body systems and promote a more comprehensive understanding of patient care. The course supports program-defined competencies by fostering clinical reasoning and integrating current clinical guidelines and evidence-based medicine to promote safe, effective, and compassionate care across diverse patient populations. Emphasis is placed on recognizing clinical presentations, navigating interdisciplinary care, and developing a holistic approach to patient care, ensuring students are prepared for supervised clinical experiences.