VTMED 6550

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VTMED 6550
Clinical Pharmacology

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2022-2023.

Offered after Foundation Courses I-V and formal exposure to pharmacology course work is completed. The course is designed to familiarize students with drug use in the clinical setting. Pharmacological concepts are emphasized, with a focus on the rationale for drug choice, alternative drug choices available, pharmacokinetic considerations, and potential drug interactions/toxicities. This course is offered at the time students are about to embark on their clinical rotations. It is designed to emphasize practical aspects of pharmacology in the clinical setting, using basic concepts obtained during formal course work. The onus is placed on the student to explain/rationalize drugs currently employed clinically.

When Offered Spring.

Permission Note Enrollment limited to: third- year veterinary students.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Eight Week - First. 

  • 0.5 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12087 VTMED 6550   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person