Course Catalog
PCL1160 CARDIOVASCULAR
Department
MEDICAL EDUCATION
Campus
Birmingham
Course Type(s)
Preclinical-1st year
Facility
UAB Medical Center
Course Director
SILVIO HECTOR LITOVSKY, MD
Enrollment Limit
300
Contact
NANCY L MASSEY
Enrollment Minimum
1
Email
nlmassey@uab.edu
Address
VH 6W18, zip 0019
Phone
(205) 934-4754
Fax
(205) 975-5607
Weeks
Normally Offered
See Offering Dates
29-33
Prerequisites
SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF FUNDAMENTALS I & FUNDAMENTALS II
Specific Clerkship Prerequisites:
Visiting Students
No LCME students accepted.
No osteopathic students accepted.
Course Description
The Cardiovascular module will present the medical student with core content related to cardiovascular anatomy and structure, development, microscopic anatomy, normal organ function, organ pathology, pathophysiology, all major cardiovascular diseases, pharmacotherapeutics, prevention of disease, epidemiology and social and societal impact of diseases of the organ system.
Where To Report
Report to Volker Hall Lecture Room A on the first day. Refer to course schedule.
Requirements
Successful Completion of The Fundamentals of Medicine.
Evaluation
Quizzes
Group Assignments
Presentation
Objective Tests
Short Essay Exam (white space exam)
Notes
