Dr. Thomas Garrett
Course Director (pictured)
Office: BB15-1516
Phone: Ext. 24116
Email: tjg1@columbia.edu

Dr. Jay Lefkowitch
Associate Course Director for Pathology
Office: PH 15W-1574
Phone: Ext. 57381
Email: jh13@columbia.edu

Ms. Betty Carroll
Course Coordinator
Phone: Ext. 59306
Email: ec11@columbia.edu

The Pathophysiology course runs in both semesters of second year.

Pathophysiology I is composed of five sections: Molecular and Cellular Pathology, Immunology, Parasitology, Microbiology/Infectious Diseases and Neuropathology. Each section has an examination for which the student receives a numerical grade. A final grade for the semester is calculated using a weighted average since the sections have significantly different durations.

Pathophysiology II is composed of seven sections: Cardiology, Pulmonary Diseases, Endocrinology, Renal Diseases, Oncology, Hematology and Gastroenterology. Each section has an examination for which the student receives a numerical grade. A final grade for the semester is calculated using a straight average for the seven sections since all have a similar duration.

No final examination is held in either semester. However, all students must demonstrate that they have mastered the core competency in all twelve sections. Students who do not demonstrate core competency on an examination will be required to do a make up examination at the discretion of the Second Year Faculty Committee.