September 18, 2023-October 6, 2023
Course Director
Mohan Ramkumar, MD
Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine
Department of Medicine
mohan.ramkumar@va.gov
Course Description
This course covers the anatomy, histology, physiology, and pharmacology of the renal organ system, as well as the pathophysiology and treatment of renal diseases.
Course Objectives
- To understand the relationship between structure and function in the renal organ system.
- To learn the embryologic basis of structure-based malfunctions in the kidney.
- To learn primary cellular processes that mediate the actions of pharmaceutical agents that are active in the renal system and how kidneys participate in establishing drug levels in circulation.
- To understand the etiology and treatment of common diseases of the renal system.
- To gain a good understanding of salt and water balance and the critical importance of this function to homeostasis.
Educational Methods
- Lectures
- Pathology laboratories
- Small-group workshops
- Laboratory sessions
Evaluation
Final exam 60% (Examsoft),
Mid-course exam 10% (open book)
Attendance- Small Group Workshops + Patient Experiences 20%
Completion of Small Group WS Pre-Quizzes 10%
Grading for this course is Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory. The cutoff score for passing this course is 65%.
Requests for excused absences should be submitted here. Unexcused absences may result in grading penalties as outlined in the Policy on Absence and Attendance.