Organ Systems I

This is the first of three clinical courses arranged in organ systems blocks. Each organ system segment integrates developmental anatomy, immunology, microbiology, pathophysiology, pathology, pharmacology, physiology, infectious diseases and oncology to introduce both health and disease processes. . The course focuses on the most common diseases and those that best illuminate basic principles. Clinical management presented illustrates the importance of basic science principles: • HEENT: Review of processes involving vision, hearing, olfaction, taste, speech, and cranial nerves. This coincides with instruction about the exam of the head, eyes, ears, nose, throat (HEENT) and neck in the Principles of Clinical Medicine (PCM) course, mastering osteopathic maneuvers in the OMM course, and in anatomy. Topics may include anatomy, developmental anatomy, histology, microbiology, physiology, and contemporary therapeutic approaches. Introduction to the structure and organization of the integrated organ systems courses during this first segment. • Cardiovascular: Concepts related to the cardiovascular system in health and disease. Students analyze environmental and socio-cultural aspects of the system influencing the normal function. Topics may include anatomy, histology, and developmental anatomy, microbiology, physiology, pharmacology, pathology and contemporary therapeutic approaches. Integration of basic and clinical sciences in the context of Osteopathic philosophy with clinical scenarios. • Respiratory System: Concepts related to the respiratory system in health and disease. Analysis of environmental and socio-cultural impacts influencing the normal function. Topics may include anatomy, histology, microbiology, pharmacology, physiology, pathology, or contemporary therapeutic approaches. Students integrate basic and clinical sciences in the context of Osteopathic philosophy with clinical scenarios. Offers an inter-professional community-based service-learning event scheduled with other BHSU healthcare programs around tobacco cessation. • GI System: Structure and function of the gastrointestinal (GI) and hepatobiliary systems examined in both health and disease. Topics may include anatomy, histology, microbiology, pharmacology, physiology, pathology, or contemporary therapeutic approaches. Basic tenets of nutrition and the impact of GI dysfunction on nutritional status discussed. Evaluation of the impact of food and diet, including micro and macronutrients, on health and disease prevention. Topics may include therapeutic diets and nutrition for specific disorders as well as tube feeding, IV alimentation, osteopathic, medical and surgical interventions.