Course Description
This course focuses on the pharmacotherapy and pathophysiology of the following disorders: endocrine diseases (adrenocortical dysfunction, thyroid and parathyroid disorders, diabetes), musculoskeletal diseases (rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout and hyperuricemia, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), osteoporosis and osteomalacia), gynecologic disorders and specific medication (contraception, drugs in pregnancy, hormone replacement therapy), pediatrics/ neonates, geriatric drug therapy
Practice/lab: Clinical case studies, case-assisted student-centered learning (CASCL), case presentation in actual clinical settings (in hospitals) followed by case discussion. Students will be required to retain case histories log book (portfolio).
Course ID: CLPH 502
| Credit hours | Theory | Practical | Laboratory | Lecture | Studio | Contact hours | Pre-requisite | 5 | 7 | 7 | - |
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