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Second Year

Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases

Course Number: MDC 7027A

Course Director

Siobhan Corbett



Siobhan Corbett, MD

Department of Surgery
732-235-7348
corbetsi@umdnj.edu

Course Coordinator

Eleanor Lauber

 

Eleanor Lauber
Office of Education
675 Hoes Lane, Rm. N-120
Piscataway, NJ 08854
732-235-4222
lauberem@umdnj.edu

Disorders of the musculoskeletal system and skin are prevalent throughout the world, affecting all ages and ethnic groups.   They are the single most common cause of physical disability in older persons and account for one-third of physical disability at all ages.  This block will cover review the functional anatomy and physiology of bones and skin.  Common disorders of the bones, joints and skin, both inflammatory and non-inflammatory, will be examined.  The mechanisms of disease, diagnostics and therapeutics will be reviewed.