Renal and Digestion

School of Medicine

This course is designed to familiarize students with the normal anatomic, molecular, biochemical, and physiologic features of the renal, gastrointestinal and hepatic (digestive) systems. Course content will provide a framework for an understanding of the pathology and pathophysiology of diseases that affect these systems as well as their diagnosis (laboratory and imaging) and therapy (pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic). A multidisciplinary approach will allow integration of pathobiology, clinical manifestations, and therapy in a comprehensive manner. The course will utilize a variety of teaching modalities that include case-based learning, team-based learning, patient interviews, lectures, laboratory sessions focused on the gross and microscopic anatomy and pathology of both organ systems. Clinical context will be emphasized in order to prepare students for the next phase of their education in the clinical setting. The course will be integrated with all other learning activities in the Foundations of Medical Knowledge Phase. Required. First year.