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30. Evidence-Based Medicine (Critical Appraisal)

Evidence based practice depend on four pillars; the up-to-date best evidence, expertise, patient
values and resources. The best evidence is derived from researches. These researches may be
primary researches or secondary researches which gather evidence from different primary
sources by different tools as discussed in the introductory course. There is certain hierarchy in
the prioritization of selected researches.

31. Applied Clinical Skills
This course is designed to prepare the student for understanding of the more integrated courses,
by developing his or her integrated history taking, interviewing, physical exam and clinical
reasoning skills. Applied clinical skill is a discrete and observable act of medical care. Clinical
reasoning, as a clinical skill, is the process of making sense of a clinical encounter. The student
must pick up on clues and determine which ones are important (and which ones are not). The
ability to discriminate between the two can be difficult.
32. Respiratory System

The course will teach you the anatomy and physiology of the lungs and airways as well as the
diagnosis and treatment of medical problems of the respiratory system including asthma,
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, neoplasms, thrombosis, and neonatal respiratory
problems.

33. Cardiovascular System
The course teaches the normal histology, embryology and physiology of the cardiovascular
system, integrated with a consideration of cardiovascular abnormalities and appropriate therapy
for these conditions. This integrated interdisciplinary course surveys normal and abnormal
function of the cardiovascular system. In conjunction with a discussion of the normal structure
and function of the cardiovascular system, students learn the pathophysiology and pathology
of the common disorders of the heart and vascular structures. Students also study the
pharmacology and therapeutic principles of the common agents used in cardiovascular
medicine.
34. Renal-Urinary System

The course teaches the anatomy and physiology of the kidney and urinary systems and the
physiology of body fluid and electrolyte homeostasis. Additionally, it introduces the diagnosis
and treatment of medical problems of the renal and urinary system including fluid and
electrolyte disorders, glomerular and non-glomerular kidney disorders, acid-base disorders,
chronic renal failure, renal and urinary tract neoplasms, voiding disorders, and renal stone
disease.

35. Hematology-Oncology

The course Sub-competency is to develop a basic understanding of the normal structure and
function of the components of the hematopoietic system including red blood cells, white blood
cells and platelets. The course surveys the neoplastic and non-neoplastic disorders of the red
blood cells, white blood cells and platelets and the basic principles of common laboratory
techniques used in diagnosing hematopoietic disorders. Additionally, the course discusses the
molecular basis of neoplasia, and the indications for and toxicity of chemotherapeutic agents
used in oncology.

36. Gastrointestinal Systems