Integumentary Module

The Integ module provides experiential education for pre-health professions students by applying the student’s basic science knowledge to the pathophysiology and treatment of two scenario-based dermatologic conditions: acne and burn. Basic science correlates to clinical medicine include:

1. Anatomy and physiology of the skin
2. The role of the skin in protecting the body and regulating aspects, such as temperature by regulating blood flow to the skin and engaging sweat glands
3. Role in maintaining homeostasis in the body
4. Pathophysiology of acne and how it is reversed with treatment
5. Pathophysiology of burns and how homeostasis is restored through treatment

In addition to the natural science correlates, this module also explores some behavioral and social science correlates; namely, the influence that a medical condition can have on human mood and behavior, and how social conditions influence the ability get well (social determinants of health).