Pharmacology ePortfilo Blog

October was very interesting and challenging in terms of content. It included the the skeletal system and represented the start of the most challenging subjects yet, the autonomic nervous system and the cardiovascular system. These subjects were challenging in the way that the pathophysiology of these systems are so nuanced. The autonomic/peripheral nervous system represents one of the most interconnected systems so having to understand its manifestations in everything from the eye to the bladder was a lot to remember, but having nmemonics like SLUDE and blind as a bat... were really useful! What makes the cardio module difficult for me at least is the application of everything from the nervous system on the workings of the heart in ion channels, depolarization, and repolarization and how that promotes the circulation of blood throughout different parts of the heart and circulatory concepts like blood pressure. Next, while I usually am able to pick up understanding drug mechanisms and ...

The end of September represents the first full month I have spent at Tulane and in New Orleans and I have truly enjoyed the start of my time here. The pharmacology program is very holistic in the way it was curated to make sure its students get a full education as well as rounding out the other qualities of potential dental, medical or PhD applications like opportunities for community service and research as well. While I have not yet started my community service requirement, I have enjoyed what I have learned in the classroom whether in the form of classwork, student presentations or faculty/visitor research seminars. My most favorite experience to date was the last unit of med pharm which encompassed drugs ranging from antifungals, antivirals, anti-HIV, and antibiotics. It was so interesting to learn not only because it’s a preview into my prospective future career as a physician, but I have always gone through life taking various medicines and understanding the end goal and effect, ...