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Graduate Record 2014-2015 
    
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MED 6712 - Foundations in Medicine

Foundations of Medicine introduces the scientific principles that underlie the practice of medicine as well as the psychosocial, communication and ethical issues important for patient care. Biochemistry, pharmacology, genetics, cell biology, physiology and epidemiology are emphasized as they relate to human health and disease. The importance of the doctor-patient relationship is introduced, as is an ethical approach to issues in medicine.



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