Introduction to General Pathology

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General pathology is the study of disease, the expression of structural and functional abnormalities of tissues and organs. Pathology presents the framework within which knowledge is integrated across traditional disciplines and applied to clinical medicine. In this course, students will apply their knowledge of histology, cell biology, biochemistry, anatomy and physiology to understanding the causes (etiology) and mechanisms (pathogenesis) underlying disease in general. This course, commonly referred to as “Robbins First Ten Chapters” (Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease. 9th Ed. 2015), teaches general concepts necessary to understand concepts and details of organ/system pathology. In this course, students will apply the pathophysiology principles to establish a proper relationship between structure and function, consequently understanding how possible alterations lead to onset of disease. To further this association, the pathology lab will make use of clinical cases to assist the students to have a deeper understanding of how this scientific knowledge could possibly apply in a clinical setting. In the Introduction to General Pathology course, students will integrate the foundations learned in anatomy, physiology, immunology, and genetics and gear this content toward pathology principles and in association with the epidemiological relevance of each disease process. The mastery of the course content will be constantly challenged and reinforced by the integrated use of multiple-choice exams, morphological quizzes, and clinical scenarios, all set to reproduce the usual demands encountered not only by pathologists but also by other physicians in clinical practice. Their knowledge will work in alignment with the competency of Interpersonal and Communication Skills, which will be promoted by small group discussions during clicker and lab sessions, enabling the…