Saint Louis University

SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Department of Pharmacology

REF SOM-MD-MED212-
2014
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

I. SCHOOLS VISION and MISSION

We envision the School of Medicine as an excellent educational center for the development of future physicians, who are
equipped with sound medical knowledge and skills, dedicated to medical service in the Christian Spirit, globally competitive and
can assume any of the roles in the health care system: as health care provider, academician/teacher, researcher, administrator
and social mobilizer.

Christian Spirit
To provide an educational program in medicine, that is oriented to the philosophy of life-long learning, dedicated to
medical service in the Christian Spirit.
To promote moral and spiritual values and ethical behaviour essential to the practice of medicine, to include love of God
and country, social responsibility, caring, compassion, integrity and honesty.

Creativity
To conduct faculty and student researches on problems that are relevant in the Cordillera region.
To find creative ways and means on how to operate as a self-reliant unit and sustain long-term growth and development.

Competence
To provide comprehensive knowledge, skills and attitudes of future physicians who are oriented to the health and medical
needs of the Filipino people in general and of the Cordilleras in particular.
To prepare its students to pursue post-graduate study, specialty training and research in various fields of medicine.
To develop in its students critical thinking, problem solving skills, decision making and leadership abilities,
communication and pedagogical skills and the desire and capability for self-learning.

Social Involvement
Foster awareness of contemporary social issues, especially those relevant to the medical profession.
To contribute to national development through involvement in various programs of the countrys health system.

II. M.D. PROGRAM OUTCOMES

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Department of Pharmacology

After finishing the M.D. program, the graduates should be able to:

Domains
Knowledge: PK
1. Demonstrate competence in the formulation of a clinical diagnosis and implementation of an PK1
appropriate management plan in any setting, applying the latest developments in the field of medicine
(Clinical Competence)
PS
Skills:
1. Communicate effectively with patients, other health professionals and stakeholders, using various PS1
forms i.e. oral, written, electronic (Communication Skills)
2. Apply concepts and principles of research and evidence-based medicine through the generation of new PS2
knowledge, efficient dissemination of research outputs, and application of research findings into
practice (Management of Research Findings)
3. Utilize the components of the countrys health care delivery system, acting in accordance to social PS3
responsibility (Health Systems Management Approach to Care)

Attitudes PA
1. Collaborate appropriately with other health professionals and relevant agencies and work effectively in PA1
multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams (Interprofessionalism)
2. Engage in the consistent pursuit of lifelong self-directed learning and professional growth (Personal and PA2
Continuing Professional Development)

Values PV
1. Practice medicine imbued with the Christian spirit, through professionalism, integrity and compassion, PV1
and compliance with ethical and legal standards (Professional, Legal, and Ethical Practice)
2. Preserve and promote Filipino historical and cultural heritage PV2

III. COURSE INFORMATION

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SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Department of Pharmacology

1 Name of Course PHARMACOLOGY

2 Course Number Med 212
3 Semester and First and Second Semester, Second Year
Year Offered
4 Credit Units and 161 hours
Student
Learning Time
(SLT)
5 Pre-requisite (if All first year subjects
any)
6 Course Pharmacology involves the study of drugs. The basic aspect of the subject shall be handled based on
Description the two major divisions. In pharmacokinetics will be discussed the four major processes involved in
the bodys handling of drugs which will include absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion.
Basic principles associated with each will be covered. Pharmacodynamics will include the mechanism
of action of drugs, their pharmacologic effects and both adverse drug reactions and toxicities. The
clinical application of drugs shall also be discussed which will include important aspects of rational
prescribing and significant drug-drug as well as food drug interactions commonly encountered in
actual practice.

7 Course At the end of the course, the future physicians are expected to:
Outcomes
Knowledge
1. Formulate an appropriate management plan based on an established clinical diagnosis identifying
the drug/s of choice applicable based on the patients history and health status including alternative
drugs to use on the basis of contraindications and precautions to consider

Skills
1. Communicate effectively with facilitators and classmates (in a small and large group discussion)
and target audience (selected high school class and barangay) regarding rational use and abuse of
drugs including herbal medicines and dietary supplements using various forms i.e. Oral, written and
electronics

2. Apply concepts and principles of research and evidence-based medicine related to rational use of
drugs including practice of use of herbal drugs and dietary supplements through the generation of
new knowledge, efficient dissemination of research outputs and application of research findings into
future clinical practice

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Department of Pharmacology

3. Utilize the components of the countrys health care delivery system with focus on rational
prescribing and use of drugs on the basis of the generics law in response to the social issue of health
inequalities

Attitudes
1. Collaborate appropriately with a target audience (teachers and students of a high school class as
well as heads, members and other health professionals in a barangay) regarding rational use and
abuse of drugs including herbal drugs and dietary supplements effectively

2. Engage in the consistent lifelong pursuit of self-directed learning with focus on rational use of
drugs in the treatment of diseases and promotion of health

Values
1. Develop a practice of medicine based on rational drug use imbued with the christian spirit,
through professionalism, integrity and compassion, and compliance with ethical and legal standards

2. Preserve and promote filipino traditional medicine with the use of herbal drugs

8 Course Learning Plan (Please refer to Instructional Design)

9 Course Requirements

1. Attendance and participation in all class activities

2. Quizzes
3. Prelim, Midterm, and Final Examinations
4. Oral and written reports
5. Research paper

10 Grading System

Grading Period Grade: Lecture = 50%

-Major Examinations = 30%
-Quizzes = 20%
Laboratory 50%
-Major Examinations = 30%
-Quizzes = 10%

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Department of Pharmacology

-Written & Oral Reports = 10%

Semestral Grade:
Preliminary Grade + Midterm Grade + Final Grade
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Yearly Grade:
First Semester Grade + Second Semester Grade
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11 Course References
A. Main Reference/s
1.Basic & Clinical Pharmacology By Katzung & Trevor 13 th Edition
2.Goodman & Gilmans Pharmacologic Basis Of Therapeutics By
Brunton, Et. Al. 12th Edition

B. Journals

C. Books

D. Electronic Sources

12 Appendices: Instructional Design, Topic Guide

Prepared by Reviewed and Approved by:

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SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Department of Pharmacology

Leo Emmanuel R. Bunag, M.D., FPSECP John Anthony A. Domantay, M.D.,

FPSP, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Department Coordinator Dean