MPAS 5260 Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat

2 SCH. This course presents common conditions encountered in Ophthalmology and Otorhinolaryngology from the primary care perspective. The course focuses on diagnosis, differential diagnosis, patient evaluation, and patient management. Students learn the relevant epidemiology, demographics, risk factors, pathophysiology, expected history and physical examination findings, diagnostic laboratory and imaging studies, treatments, and monitoring. Important patient education, health promotion, disease prevention, and screening guidelines will be included. Learning activities and assessments may include, but are not limited to, lectures, labs, case studies, small groups, self-directed study, individual activities, and written and/or lab examinations.
Offered Spring
Letter Grade