January 02, 2025-January 26, 2024
Course Director
Jenifer Lee, MD
Professor of Medicine
leeje@upmc.edu
Course Description
This course helps students understand normal cardiac anatomy, cardiovascular physiology, and cardiac electrophysiology; gain a basic comprehension of common pathophysiological conditions which affect the cardiovascular system; know the mechanisms of action and clinical uses of common-cardiovascular medications; and learn the physical findings, clinical presentation, diagnostic tools and basic treatments used in the management of cardiovascular disease.
Course Objectives
- To understand normal cardiac anatomy, cardiovascular physiology, and cardiac electrophysiology.
- To gain a basic comprehension of common pathophysiological conditions which affect the cardiovascular system.
- To know the mechanisms of action and clinical uses of common-cardiovascular medications.
- To learn the physical findings, clinical presentation, diagnostic tools and basic treatments used in the management of cardiovascular disease.
Educational Methods
- Independent learning modules (pre-recorded, web-based modules)
- Interactive small group activities in a highly supportive environment
- Formative and Summative assessment
- Clinical Skills Workshops
- Patient panels
- Review sessions
- Visual Human Atlas Laboratory (histology, pathology, and radiology, etc.)
Evaluation
Evaluation for this phase of the course segment is based on a cumulative, graded Summative exam.
Requests for excused absences should be submitted via Elentra. Unexcused absences may result in grading penalties as outlined in the Policy on Absence and Attendance.