PA Studies - Medical Foundations I MPAS 5110   Medical Foundations I
CREDIT HOURS: 6
The Medical Foundations I course helps prepare students for successful completion of the Year 1 medical curriculum through the presentation and discussion of biomedical sciences. The MFI course introduces several longitudinal themes students will revisit throughout their medical foundation, including biochemistry and molecular biology, anatomy, pharmacology, and clinical reasoning. These foundational concepts are introduced through introductory sessions and sub-units in host defense and metabolism & homeostasis I. The host defense unit is designed to introduce students to concepts relating to hematology, immunology, and microbiology. The metabolism and hemostasis sub-unit is designed to introduce students to concepts relating to nutrition, gastroenterology, and endocrinology. Pre-recorded lectures will be used to elucidate complex concepts that are difficult to appreciate in a self-directed learning (tutorial) format.
FORMAT:

• Lecture
• Tutorial

RESTRICTIONS: Students enrolled in MPAS program