This course prepares the PA student to apply knowledge of the epidemiology, clinical presentation, pathophysiology, diagnostic evaluation, differential diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of human disease to clinical patients. The course utilizes lectures and case-based discussions. While the full DRx course has six modules, DRx Foundations of Medicine I focuses on microbiology, infectious diseases, immunology and pharmacology. The course utilizes traditional lectures, case-based discussions and patient presentations for instruction. 4 cr. Fall sem. Co-lists with MS 220.