Program Overview

Program Overview

The Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Block program, denoted as MSI 361, is a comprehensive course that delves into the etiology, epidemiology, predisposing factors, pathophysiology, and classification of common major musculoskeletal and skin diseases. This course aims to relate clinical signs and symptoms, results of laboratory diagnostic tests, and radiological changes with the underlying pathogenesis of these diseases.

Course Description

The program examines the principles of differential diagnosis and clinical investigations of musculoskeletal and skin disorders. It also discusses the mechanism of action of drugs used in the management of common major musculoskeletal and skin diseases, providing a thorough understanding of the subject matter.

Prerequisite Courses

• END 231: Endocrine Block
• REP 232: Reproductive Block
• POD 233: Pathogenesis of Diseases (Basic Principles of Pharma, Micro, Patho & Immuno)
• NEU 241: Neuroscience Block
• HNS 242: Head & Neck and Special Senses Block

Corequisite Courses

• CVP 351: Cardiopulmonary block
• HEM 352: Hematology-Oncology Block

Credits

The Musculoskeletal Block program is worth 3 credits, indicating its significance and depth within the academic curriculum.