Medical Ethics, Epidemiology & Evidence-Based Medicine

Catalog description

The purpose of this course is to provide the PA student with 1) an overview of basic epidemiologic principles, 2) an introduction to evidence-based medicine (EBM), and 3) an opportunity to explore a variety of issues and themes central to the ethical dimensions of medicine. Class time will entail a mixture of didactic lectures, case presentations, small group activities, and interactive discussion.