IPH 474: Integrated pharmacotherapy I: -CVS and renal I '93case-based seminars'94

Credits 1
Case based seminars is a practical application of the knowledge the students acquired from the concomitant pharmacotherapy course. This course in particular will focus on application of the knowledge acquired from cardiovascular and renal pharmacotherapy course I with regard to pathophysiology, pharmacology, and current management guidelines of basic cardiovascular diseases, a renal conditions. Case based seminars applies '93case-based collaborative learning'94 which integrate problem-based learning (PBL), with team-based learning (TBL). The students are divided into small groups with the help of the tutor, to work on a case-based scenario that works as a problem they might see in the future. The group will analyze the case, and determine the learning objectives that helps to find the best management plan for it. The group needs to work as a team on the management plan that will be eventually presented as student seminars to their colleagues. Seminar presentation is a good experience to develop their presentation and communication skills, and their ability to handle discussion This course should parallel integrated pharmacotherapy: cardiovascular and renal I course that will be delivered over 7 week'92s period.