RMD - 563 Food to Fuel

This course is a survey of the normal gross and microscopic anatomy and physiology of the digestive system and also a survey of intermediary metabolism including carbohydrate, amino acid and lipid metabolic pathways. This course material will be applied to understanding of disease states related to the dysfunction of organs of the digestive system, digestive system function or errors in metabolism. Students will also learn appropriate diagnostic modalities in evaluation of diseases that affect the digestive system and nutritional status. Students will be expected to describe the mechanism of action and use of pharmacologic agents for the treatment of these diseases. Students will be expected to construct differential diagnoses for common presenting symptoms in diseases of the digestive system or that relate to nutritional status. Students will learn how to collect an appropriate history and conduct a relevant physical exam and to recognize abnormal findings in this exam. Finally, students will also learn about the roles a physician plays, such as an advocate, communicator, collaborator, educator, leader, professional, practitioner and scholar. Offered: spring. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Credit(s): 6