- Grading and Max Credits: Graduate Catalog Info GMS6358
GMS6358
Elective Course
Credits: 3
This elective course is designed for students who wish to master advanced topics in Forensic Pathology. The course closely follows a medical school-type academic curriculum and is geared toward students who may be interested in pursuing a career as a medical examiner, a research scientist, laboratory manager or a director of operations within a laboratory-based facility. The course is taught on an organ-based system and explores diseases of the heart, lungs, nervous system, gastrointestinal system, endocrine system, genito-urinary system, hematopoietic system and musculo-skeletal system. An in-depth discussion of anatomical abnormalities and anomalies is scheduled for the final module.
Prerequisite:
- GMS6360: Principles of Forensic Medicine 1
- GMS6361 Principles of Forensic Medicine 2
- GMS 6353: Gross Anatomical Exam
Course Objectives:
- Identify histologically the different organ tissues of the body
- Identify normal human tissue from tissue that is diseased or has traumatic injury
- Distinguish between organs that have an infective process and organs affected by cancer
- Diagnosed common diseases using histology and associated laboratory studies
- Be confident in requesting additional tests in order to reach a logical diagnosis
Topics:
- Module 1: Cardiovascular System Diseases
- Module 2: Central Nervous System Diseases
- Module 3: Respiratory System Diseases
- Module 4: Gastrointestinal System Diseases
- Module 5: Liver, Gallbladder, and Pancreas Diseases
- Module 6: Genito-Urinary System Diseases
- Module 7: Endocrine System Diseases
- Module 8: Musculo-Skeletal System Diseases
- Module 9: Hematopoietic Systemic Diseases
- Module 10: Anatomical Abnormalities and Anomalies