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May 02, 2024
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2020-2021 Catalog Volume XXX Ver 2 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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PSC 6010 Critical Evaluation of Molecular Therapeutics
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 3
Critical Evaluation of Molecular Therapeutics is an adaptive elective course designed to facilitate the students’ professional development into competent pharmacists and acquisition of lifelong learning skills. Using a student-centered and team-based learning approaches, the delivery of course content relies heavily on case-based learning and critical evaluation and presentation of patient cases and primary literature using journal clubs. This course consists of patient case discussions, in-class team activities, critical evaluation of primary literature (pre-clinical and translational studies, and clinical trials), and journal clubs. Emphasis is placed on discussing molecular aspects of disease pathogenesis, appropriateness of therapeutic approaches, evaluation of current guidelines and literature, and identifying novel therapeutic strategies. The course is conducted at an Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE, P3 year) level with performance-based adjustments to the content and weekly schedule. Thus, by creating an active learning environment that challenges students and promotes cooperation as a team, students improve their critical thinking, clinical reasoning, critical evaluation, and communication skills.
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