PA 550 - Fundamentals of Gastroenterology and Nutrition

This course provides instruction in gastroenterology and nutrition and will expose students to the principles of gastric, intestinal, and nutritional disorders. Students will begin the approach to gastroenterology and nutrition through the study of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, epidemiology, etiology, presentation, diagnostic work-up, differential diagnosis, assessment, management with both non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic treatment, prognosis, patient education, counseling skills, and population health aspects of acute and chronic gastric, intestinal, and nutritional conditions. The format includes formal lectures, readings, discussions, assignments, and case presentations. Learners will develop clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills through small case based group sessions, simulations, and practice lab sessions.

Credits: 4

Program Graduate