PA 531 Clinical Medicine IV
This course expands on knowledge learned in the Clinical Medicine I-II courses and is designed to familiarize PA students with common medical and surgical disorders with emphasis on primary care concepts in the newborn, infant, pediatric and adolescent populations. Students will review pertinent anatomic and pathophysiologic aspects of disease conditions, clinical presentation, physical findings, diagnostic work-up, diagnosis, formulation of treatment plans, including the referral, prevention, and coordination of care. In addition, students will obtain knowledge pertinent to the physical and psychosocial development of patients in the newborn to adolescent age group and learn strategies for interviewing, performing evaluations, screening exams, and providing anticipatory guidance. Finally, students will develop strategies for enhancing patient education and compliance, taking into consideration the socioeconomic and cultural aspects of health care.