The Department of Microbiology offers two courses, one for first
year students and one for second year students. During the first
year, medical and Ph.D. students learn about the immune system in
health and disease as wells as the most common pathogens involved in
infectious illnesses and their characteristics. During the second
year, students learn the clinical manifestations, laboratory
diagnosis and therapeutic alternatives of infectious diseases. It is
our purpose to teach the basic knowledge of infectious diseases,
their impact in health and society, which is essential for the
education of both medical and Ph.D. students. We also strive to
prepare students for their licensing examinations by providing the
clinical knowledge and problem solving skills they need to succeed.
The main goal of the Department is to impart the knowledge of how to
recognize the etiologic agent early in the course of an infectious
disease and to be familiar with the next steps in the management of
the patient and prevention strategies for infectious agents
including virus, bacteria, fungi and parasites.
The faculty of the Department of Microbiology carry out
multi-disciplinary research programs in microbial genetics,
pathogenesis, immunology, and virology as well as an additional
focus on women’s health. Departmental dedication to research,
teaching, and training is evidenced not only by our funding support,
but also by our training of postdoctoral fellows and graduate
students.
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