The schedule of content of the Immunity, Infection & Disease (microbiology and immunology); Mechanisms of Human Disease (pathology); Medical Pharmacology; and Physical Diagnosis & Clinical Integration-2 courses have been integrated around concepts and systems. These courses will maintain their individiual identities but will run concurrently throughout the academic year. In addition to this significant change a highlight of the current second year curriculum is that students continue to develop the clinical skills of a physician in the Physical Diagnosis and Clinical Integration (PDCI-2) course by working with physician faculty preceptors throughout the year.

2009-10 Fall

Integrated Courses Throughout the Year (22 hours per week):

Immunity, Infection, and Disease (MICB 701). 12 credit hours. PR: For second year medical students. An integrated approach to the study of infectious disease in humans, with focus on innate and acquired immunity, mechanism of pathogenesis of infectious microorganisms, transmission, and treatment.

Mechanisms of Human Disease (PATH 751). 12 credit hours. PR: For medical and selected graduate students in the medical sciences, with instructor consent. Integrated study of disease using structure-function relationships.

Medical Pharmacology (PCOL 761). 7 credit hours. PR: For medical and selected graduate students in the medical sciences, with instructor consent. Basic principles of drug action, mechanisms of therapeutic effects and undesirable effects. Emphasis on the classes of drugs currently used in medical practice.

Physical Diagnosis and Clinical Integration 2 (CCMD 721). 6 credit hours. PR: Medical students only. This course will introduce clinical medicine topics, organized by organ system as well as emphasize history and physical exam skills. Students will begin to use clinical reasoning techniques, integrating basic science and clinical knowledge.

Non-integrated Fall Semester Course Only:

Behavioral Science & Psychopathology (CCMD 740). 5 credit hours. PR: For medical students and selected graduate students with instructor consent. This course is designed to provide an overview of a range of topics relating to human behavior. "Normal" human development, pathological development, and a variety of psychosocial factors related to health and illness will be discussed, including information relating to professional behavior, the physician-patient relationship, and the role of cultural, psychological, and biological factors in development and illness. This course will introduce students to the biological, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions of health care. Normal and abnormal human development. Psychopathology, ethical, legal, and spiritual aspects of health care will be explored in the content of health care decision making.

2009-10 Spring

Integrated Courses Throughout the Year:

Continuation of Immunity, Infection, and Disease (MICB 701).

Continuation of Mechanisms of Human Disease (PATH 751).

Continuation of Medical Pharmacology (PCOL 761).

Physical Diagnosis and Clinical Integration 2 (CCMD 722). Second semester PDCI-2 course.

Non-integrated Spring Semester Course Only:

Health Care Ethics (CCMD 725). 2 credit hours. For medical students or with permission of instructor. Clinical cases highlighting the main issues for each session will be provided so that students will learn how to identify, analyze, and resolve the diverse ethical dilemmas in patient care. Meets approximately 2 hours per week for 8 weeks.