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Fall, 2018
*For readings available as eBooks, links are included. Links also are included for many
book chapters and several websites. If you are on campus, clicking on the eBook or book
chapter links should open the eBooks or book chapters. If you are off campus, you may
have to first log into the FAU library proxy link (https://login.ezproxy.fau.edu/login) and
then click the specific book link or book chapter link. If you have any trouble accessing
the books or chapters, please contact the medical librarians Amanda Chiplock
(achiplock@health.fau.edu) and Tiffany Follin (tfollin@health.fau.edu)
Renal
Describe the gross and microscopic anatomy of the kidney and collecting system to nephrogenesis
and the genetics of kidney diseases.
Explain the pathophysiology of renal glomerular, vascular and interstitial diseases.
Describe the role of the kidneys in the regulation of fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance and
the pathophysiology of the associated disorders.
Describe the endocrine function of the kidneys and the effect of systemic hormones on renal
function.
Describe the pharmacology of diuretic drugs and drug pharmacokinetics to management of renal
disease.
Explain the role of renal function tests, including urinalysis and renal imaging, into evaluation and
management of renal disease.
Describe the clinical consequences of reductions in glomerular filtration rate and the
manifestations and management of end-stage renal disease.
Apply knowledge of the pathophysiology of diseases of the ureters, bladder and urethra to the
management of obstructive uropathy, renal tumors and cysts, and urologic complications of the
genitourinary tract.
Reproduction
Understand basic concepts and vocabulary in epidemiology, pathology and modern clinical
management strategies for problems related to the male and female reproductive disorders.
Explain the normal structure and function of the male and female reproductive organs.
Distinguish the etiology, pathogenesis, and pathophysiology that occurs in the male and female
reproductive organs and their clinical consequences.
Understand basic principles of pharmacological therapy for disorders of the reproductive systems.
Endocrine
Have a basic understanding of the structure and mechanisms of action of the classical hormones,
as well as the principles of control and regulation of hormone synthesis and release.
Understand basic concepts and vocabulary in epidemiology, pathology and modern clinical
management strategies for problems related to endocrine disorders.
Explain the normal structure and function of the endocrine organs.
Distinguish the etiology, pathogenesis, and pathophysiology that occurs in the endocrine organs
and their clinical consequences.
Understand basic principles of pharmacological therapy for disorders of the endocrine.
Recognize abnormal findings that are expected on the physical and laboratory examinations of
patients with various endocrine disorders.
D. Professionalism
Demonstrate compassion, integrity and respect for others, including faculty, staff and other
students
Demonstrate accountability to others, including faculty, staff and other students
Demonstrate sensitivity and responsiveness to a diverse population
Demonstrate a commitment to ethical principles pertaining to the study and practice of
medicine
Fulfill all responsibilities related to educational activities in a timely manner, with a
commitment to excellence and full engagement
TEXTBOOKS
http://www.pathophys.org/ckd/
A website explaining chronic kidney disease
http://www.unckidneycenter.org/kidneyhealthlibrary/glomerulardisease.html
This is a good web site with easy to understand descriptions of glomerular disease.
http://www.kidneypathology.com/English_version/Tutorial_index.html
Good explanation of renal diseases
http://pathology.osu.edu/residents/StudyGuides/EM/ElectronMicroscopy.htm
Limited electron microscopy pictures of renal diseases
PT3 Learning Objectives 2018 4
http://library.med.utah.edu/WebPath/RENAHTML/RENALIDX.html
Pictures of renal disease - this site is geared more towards pathology residents.
http://www.uncnephropathology.org/jennette/tutorial.htm
Tutorial in renal disease
http://librepathology.org/wiki/index.php/Medical_kidney_diseases
WEEK 2: Water and Electrolyte balance; acid-base balance, kidney, bladder and prostate
pathology
WEEK 3: Kidney, bladder and prostate pathology; Renal diseases – glomerular, interstitial
and tubular
WEEK 4: Renal Dialysis and Simulation center, prostate disease and pathology laboratory
Learning Objectives:
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Learning Objectives:
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