Course Description
A review of general pathology with emphasis on current literature.
Athena Title
General Pathology Review
Pre or Corequisite
VPAT 5200-5200L or VPAT 7200-7200L
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall and spring
Grading System
S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Course Objectives
The goal of this course is to prepare the student for the general pathology portion of the ACVP exam by reviewing general pathology topics in the required texts and journals. By the end of this course series, the student will: 1. Have an in-depth understanding of general pathology 2. Recognize important developments in general pathology 3. Critically review the general pathology literature 4. Understand how to write and approach an ACVP-type multiple- choice question
Topical Outline
Each semester will focus in one of the following topics in detail: Cellular adaptations, injury and death: morphologic and biochemical bases Vascular disorders and thrombosis Acute and chronic inflammation Tissue renewal, repair, and regeneration Mechanisms of microbial infections Diseases of immunity Neoplasia and tumor biology Genetic disorders Environmental and nutritional diseases
Syllabus
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