AY5116 Overview of Western Medical Science

This course provides an overview of medical history, medical terminology and the structure (titles/fields within the medical profession) of the medical system. Students learn what each scope of practice and competency covers, including how ayurveda fits into that structure. This course covers the history and evolution of allopathic medicine from the 1600s to present, including the influence of pharmaceutical solutions and the paradigm shift resulting in the focus on disease stages of pathogenesis at the expense of the earlier stages.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

Admission into the MSAS program

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