RMD - 565 Brain, Behavior and Cognition

This course uses a multi-disciplinary case based approach to the structure and function of cells, tissues and organs as they pertain to the digestive system, metabolism of food components and nutritional status. Students learn to identify alterations and underlying pathophysiology which occur in the disease state, the significance of symptoms, signs and other ancillary data. Students also learn appropriate diagnostic modalities in evaluation of diseases that affect the digestive system and nutritional status. Students are also expected to describe the mechanism of action and use of pharmacologic agents for the treatment of these diseases, and to construct differential diagnoses for common presenting symptoms in diseases of the digestive system or that relate to nutritional status. Students learn how to collect an appropriate history and conduct a relevant physical exam and to recognize abnormal findings in this exam. Students also learn key techniques in communicating with patients, families, and colleagues. Finally, students examine epidemiological and socioeconomic aspects of digestive system disease and nutritional status and explore selected ethical issues related to the clinical cases presented in the course. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 1