In this course, students learn to recognize, diagnose, and manage cutaneous disorders that commonly manifest in the lower extremities. The section on infectious diseases focuses on common lower extremity infections including those caused by viruses, fungi, and bacteria. In addition, the course explores infection including infections in the diabetic foot, bone infections, and infections caused by puncture wounds. Case-based instruction is employed and students give presentations on assigned topics.
3 credits
Prerequisites: PMED 1512 &PMED 1641 Podiatric Medicine I & II; MICR 1611 & MICR 1622 Microbiology I & II