Principles of Behavioral Medicine (PA-0210)

Spring 2026 · PA 0210 · Tufts University · 3 credits · Undergraduate

This course is an introduction to behavioral medicine. It provides exposure to psychiatric principles, the role of neurotransmitters in the development of psychiatric disorders, the DSM V, the importance of the psychiatric interview, and best practices in approaching patients presenting with psychiatric illness. Students will learn about suspected etiologies, epidemiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic criteria, and the general management of acute and chronic psychiatric disorders commonly seen in general medical practice. Clinical case presentations will be utilized to build clinical thinking skills and application of knowledge gained in lecture.

Course codes: PA-0210, PA 0210, PA0210, PA-210, PA 210, PA210

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